Our client is an owner managed successful local development company, based in Skipton who have been developing unique quality homes in the local area and internationally for over a decade.

They currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional, to work part time. The leadership team wants to overhaul and improve the management reporting in the business to offer more transparency to shareholders of performance, WIP and project success against forecast. The role would be responsible for all companies in the group, the holding company and all project subsidiary companies. Working closely with the Quantity Surveyor to understand the planning and anticipated costs of a project, to monitor and report deviations from expectations at the planning stage.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced senior finance professional with a proven track record of working in owner managed businesses. Someone who understands the needs of the role and can work independently and is adept at liaising with stakeholders, funders and external advisors.

Working hours & Benefits:

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum based on a 20 hour week
Working hours are open to negotiation and flexible

Role Responsibilities
Forecasting

Working with the Quantity Surveyor to understand project costings
Sense check project costings against industry standard build costs per square foot
Flex project costs to report potential deviations to manage expectations of a project from the outset.
Understanding and reporting company overheads.Monthly Reporting

Creating a new Monthly reporting pack – to include meaningful management accounts, commentary
Monthly reporting requirement of clear understanding of work in progress and deviations from forecast
Creating meaningful Management Information Reporting to monitor the business clearly and concisely, in a timely manner
Clear reporting of project costs to forecast,
Extrapolation of project cost deviations from forecast, to estimate ultimate project profitability
With any building project there are remedial costs post completion, understanding, reporting and providing for such costs in the management reporting and year end accounts.
Creating a model to provide for estimated remedial costs and match them to the project during the life cycle of the project. Annual Reporting

Providing the data to external accountants for yearend statutory reporting
Reviewing of year end accounts produced by external accountants
Liaising with external accountants to ensure annual reporting to meet statutory deadlines
Maintaining the books and records to remain reconciled and aligned with yearend filed accountsCorporation Tax

Liaising with external accountants over the timely preparation of Corporation Tax Reporting
Providing analysis to support the accurate calculation of Corporation Tax
Reviewing Corporation Tax computations for completeness and accuracy to the information supplied
Timely payment of Corporation TaxFunding

Understanding the terms and covenants, of any loan agreements
Liaising with funders to ensure all reporting requirements are met on a timely basis
Ensuring covenants are adhered to
If any covenants are at risk of being breached, ensure they are reported in a timely manner to the leadership team and the funderOperational

Setting up approval process and controls around all costs
Cashflow management and forecasting
Processing and paying monthly salaries & pension contributions, in line with approval processes
Timely payment of contractors following the approval process and managing cashflow
Monthly VAT return review, due to the nature of the business, a monthly reclaim position. VAT needs to be submitted and reclaimed as soon as possible each month
PAYE – RTI submissions to HMRC at the point of processing payroll, ensuring all PAYE is paid to HMRC ahead of statutory deadlines
Annual P11D reporting, payment of any associated Employers National Insurance (accrue in the management accounts)Statutory Reporting

Ensuring Companies House updates are completed on time
Company Confirmation Statements
Take minutes of Board Meetings and circulation
Documentation and filing of key company decisions Essential Skills / Qualifications

Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance leadership roles
Proficient understanding of finance management principles
Strong planning and organisational skills to prioritise own work and deadlines alongside the needs of the wider business
Proven ability to manage multiple projects ensuring compliance with budget restrictions
Excellent written communication and planning skills
An ability to deliver in a complex, fast paced environment
Strong knowledge of financial software and Excel
Excellent analytical thinking and numerical skills
A proven track record of identifying and leading process improvements