Commercial Financial Controller - Swindon

Commercial Finance Controller (Infrastructure Dev Finance)

Hybrid / M4 Corridor

£70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus

This opportunity is an exciting position for a strongly commercial qualified accountant with a background in large scale, high value development finance role.

The organisation is an international successful employer and this position is highly visible so offers a great platform for progression.

You will provide key financial planning, analysis, reporting and partnering to numerous internal and external stakeholders in a complex and growing business environment.

You will also be responsible for challenging the methodologies, controls and financial processes across multiple large scale projects. A critical and curious mind is essential.

A natural confidence and strong stakeholder management skills is of course essential. As is the ability to work in a complex sector, working with a broad cross-section of professionals.

If you are qualified, have a background in engineering, construction, energy, infrastructure, etc this is a great position for progression ...

Responsibilities:

• Support project managers with regional reporting/forecasting, budget estimates for new projects and other ad hoc support
• Support commercial teams and input financial control and financial planning into contract negotiation
• Manage the project(s) specific budgets and/or overhead costs using controlling methods (review of commitments, forecasting, actuals, etc) whilst understanding the portfolio impact of changes
• Prepare the monthly reporting for the specific project(s)/departments the role supports. This can include the preparation of required accruals, producing reports, and detailed analysis on the resource and non-resource costs
• Develop and Implement Controlling processes and tools and seek continuous improvement ideas to benefit the team as a whole drawing on other Finance and IT-related support as necessary
• Produce key performance indicators and progress reports for submission into a monthly pack for review by all senior Development and Functional stakeholders
• Ensure internal controls are being adequately applied e.g. investment spend, controls detailed in specific project shareholder agreements or local country-specific procedures, etc.

Qualifications:

• Seniority and strong analytical skills with an ability to deal with complex transactions / commercial issues
• Experience working in a project environment on finance topics ie Accounting, Controlling
• Proactive in managing multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Experienced in working with ERP systems and Excel
• Knowledge of large development/construction/engineering/energy projects.
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a creative and global environment with an entrepreneurial attitude
• Ability to maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders

 Role is hybrid with 2 days a week office based. (M4 Corridor)

Call Tora on 07452 822 610 or click "APPLY!"