Iconic Resourcing are delighted to be partnering with a leading Scottish property management business Taylor & Martin in their search for a Financial Controller. This is a newly created permanent role, which will support the Managing Director, whilst working proactively with a senior leadership team and managing an established finance team.
You will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations across both the management company and the client accounting operations, leading a finance and administration team. You will be able demonstrate effective leadership, a foundation and training in financial processes and controls, analytical skills, and a comprehensive understanding of financial management. Additionally, you will ensure the integrity of financial information that will facilitate strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Management Accounts:
- Prepare and present management accounts for the management company and small property company, ensuring completed to required deadlines for Director and senior leadership team.
- Analyse financial performance, including revenue streams / expense trends, identifying areas for improvement and profitability increase.
- Develop KPIs and financial metrics to measure operational effectiveness.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Lead the budgeting process and provide quarterly forecasts to assist in future planning
- Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis.
Fee Income Management:
- Oversee the management and reconciliation of fee income, ensuring all income is accurately recorded and reported.
- Collaborate with the operations team to ensure that fee structures are effectively communicated and managed.
Bank Reconciliation:
- Ensure accurate and timely bank reconciliations for all company accounts.
- Identify and resolve any discrepancies in bank transactions.
Client Accounting Processes:
- Lead the client accounting process around the residential factoring business, collecting floats from residential property owners and utilising such funds for the payment to suppliers.
- Oversee key processes and controls around client monies handling including daily client bank account reconciliations
- Oversee all finance transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliant.
- Oversee accounts receivable and follow up on overdue payments to maintain cash flow.
Team Leadership:
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews to foster a collaborative and motivated work environment.
Process Improvement and Systems Development:
- Evaluate current financial systems and processes, recommending improvements or upgrades to improve efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Lead initiatives to automate reporting and reconciliation processes, utilising technology to reduce manual tasks and increase reliability.
You will ideally be a qualified accountant and with a background in audit, process and controls. Excellent leadership and team management experience is expected as well as the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and relationships. You'll also possess a good range of accounting experience with advanced MS Excel and strong analytical skills.
To apply for this position, please send your CV to Scott Eccles or feel free to call Scott on 07563 249933 for more information and a confidential discussion.
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