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Group Head of Financial Control - Infrastructure Services

Employer
Vaventi
Location
Home Counties
Salary
c.£150,000 + exec bonus + package
Closing date
7 Mar 2019

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Sector
Construction, Telecoms / Utilities
Responsibilities
Accounting, Analyst, Finance, Strategy
Position/Level
Director, Department Head
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Job Details

Our client, a market leading £multi-billion Plc. operates throughout the UK partnering blue-chip clients’ in the delivery of infrastructure solutions. Their full lifecycle capabilities ranging from feasibility, design and installation, through to commissioning, monitoring and maintenance, have enabled them to significantly increase their market share, with the group doubling in size over the past five years. They have achieved this through a combination of strong organic growth complemented by some highly strategic and successful acquisitions.

They are now seeking to appoint a Head of Financial Control & Reporting to support the exec board in the further strategic development of the group. Working closely with the CFO this role will be fully accountable for overall financial control, ensuring the integrity of accounting policies and that the highest level of financial governance is maintained.

To be considered, you must have already held full accountability for the financial control and reporting of a group or business with a turnover in excess of £400m, ideally within the infrastructure services space. It is also essential that you:

  • Are a qualified accountant, with a strong technical accounting knowledge supported by a sound business judgement of complex situations
  • Can demonstrate a track record of building and maintaining planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Are highly disciplined in your approach to deliver timely and robust financial and management information on business performance
  • Have a good working knowledge of financial requirements (including covenants) and are an effective manager of investor relationships (debt & equity)
  • Are capable of assessing organic growth or contract opportunities from a financial, commercial and governance perspective - weighing risks / opportunities and supporting M&A activity as required
  • Are a strong written and verbal communicator, capable of effectively leading and influencing your peers, the financial team and representing the group to external parties such as investors, lenders, advisers and other stakeholders
  • Bring personal gravitas, confidence and good decision making skills. Together with a strong work ethic, resilience and pragmatism, allowing you to build personal relationships and thrive in a collaborative environment
  • Must also be able to demonstrate a loyal and progressive career record, having held accountability for a financial function through sustained periods of growth and change.

In the first instance, please apply with your C.V. quoting reference V338 by clicking "Apply". Alternatively, contact Richard Woods for a preliminary discussion: tele 08443 356 170, mob 07767 898 265.

Company

Vaventi is a dynamic, people focused consultancy committed to delivering an innovative approach to executive recruitment, career development and business enhancement. We have a genuine ‘passion for talent’ and thrive on the success we bring to our clients’ businesses and individuals’ careers. We achieve this by combining our tried and tested executive resourcing techniques, together with our privileged sector intelligence. The services we offer to a diverse portfolio of loyal clients, ranging from some of the world’s largest corporations to growing niche enterprises, include: Executive Search Executive Selection Executive Business Guidance Strategic Introductions Interim Management From a UK base, we utilise our trusted network of ‘International Associates’ to achieve global reach and local representation. With the arrival of globalisation, this broader perspective is essential to ensure we fully understand the macro influences within the markets we serve. Our sector strengths include: Construction Property Support Serv

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