Business Unit Financial Controller

Taylor Woodrow; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in Watford is seeking a Business Unit Financial Controller to oversee financial information and performance analysis. The role requires managing financial data, preparing reports, and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded. Candidates should be part qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA with demonstrable experience in financial planning and analysis. This full-time, permanent position offers opportunities for flexible working arrangements as part of the company's commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in financial planning, analysis, or management accounting.
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in a timely manner.
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly financial reports.
• Perform monthly project reviews to assess project performance.

Skills

Financial planning

Management accounting

Business partnering

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Education

Part qualified/qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title

Job Title: Business Unit Financial Controller
Ref: IW-BuFC

Job Role

Taylor Woodrow is recruiting for a Business Unit Financial Controller to provide accurate financial information, decision support and performance analysis to assist with the effective running of our regional civil engineering business. Based out of our head offices in Watford, the Business Unit Financial Controller will be responsible for all financial aspects and translating complex financial data into business relevant insights

Responsibilities

• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in a timely manner in accordance with the Group and accounting rules.
• Monthly monitoring and report off‑balance sheet commitments.
• Coach/train the teams on the accounting systems so they can effectively monitor their projects.
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly financial reports and present to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Provide actionable insights based on financial data to improve business performance.
• Carry out regular analysis of Key Performance Indicators such as WIP, debtors, variances, and productive hours, communicating these with all stakeholders within the business unit.
• In conjunction with the Business unit leads, perform monthly project reviews to ensure project performance is properly and prudently assessed.
• Active involvement, preparation and submission of the quarterly reforecasting of business unit financial performance.
• Monitor and track business unit performance against budgets, providing variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Evaluate the credit worthiness of new and existing clients.
• Maximise invoicing and ensure effective and efficient credit control in the business unit.
• Ensure set up and payment of suppliers are performed in accordance with our control procedures and agreed payment terms.
• Support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Control and complete a monthly review of the information provided by the Project (WIP, claims, pending issues, projected revenue, schedule, etc.) and ensure it is an exhaustive and accurate portrayal of project projections.

Qualifications

• Part qualified/qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent accounting qualification is required.
• Demonstrable experience in financial planning, analysis, or management accounting.
• Experience in business partnering, providing financial guidance and strategy.
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of SAP desirable.

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time – 37.5 hours – Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Flexibility and Work‑Life Balance

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.

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