Divisional Financial Controller

Wates

  • Finsbury Park, North London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
We have an opportunity for a Divisional Financial Controller to take full responsibility for the ‘traditional’ finance and accounting function of Wates Living Space, providing business and performance insight and challenge. In addition, the role is a steward for the business with an eye to promoting governance in Wates Living Space and ensures business and financial control is in place both internally and with our business partners.Key Accountabilities will include:Lead a small team to deliver all aspects of financial and management accounting output, including:
  • Lead production of all WLS financial reporting for monthly and quarterly Board and QPR meetings. Present financials and deliver key messages to WLS Board, QPR and WD team.
  • Day to Day management of finance relationships
  • Proactively track BU performance against budgets and strategic objectives. Anticipate and address variances arising.
  • Drive timely and accurate reporting of monthly management information, budgets and forecasts, tax submissions and annual statutory accounts which are prepared by Finance team.
  • Oversee production of Annual strategic model and Ten-Year Plan to generate outputs for strategic and budget setting purposes
We are looking for a qualified Accountant who has hands on Commercial experience within the Industry.To be successful in this role you will be highly analytical and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels.Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.PLACEHOLDER

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