Finance Manager

Due to continued growth, FORTH?? are hiring again! This time we are looking for a Finance Manager ideally with a Facilities Management/Building Services background to join our growing team based in Ampfield, Romsey. Does that sound like you? Keep reading for more about this opportunity???
What does a Finance Manager do at FORTH???
In essence, you will be the most senior member of staff within our established finance team. Reporting directly into the Managing Director, you have a key part to play in ensuring that we achieve our ambitious growth targets as well as overseeing the day–to–day running of the business in a financial sense. As we grow as a business, the successful candidate will be expected to grow alongside us into a more senior position within the business.
Still reading? Great! Although not fixed, here's a taster of what your week could look like?
* Being responsible for team development and supporting our Finance Co–Ordinator, Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger Assistants to achieve their potential and guiding them in their careers.
* Supporting our Procurement Manager in their qualification and developing robust practices and processes which maximise our buying power whilst protecting the business.
* Reporting and being aware of monthly, quarterly, and annual performance within the business.
* Overseeing and ensuring timely completion of:
* Management Accounts
* VAT returns
* Managing Auto–Enrolment Pension Scheme
* Payroll
* Corporation Tax
* Holding Company Management
* High Level Invoicing & Credit Control
* Proactively delivering key numbers and reports to the Managing Director
* Development of business dashboards
* Highlighting opportunities and efficiencies within finance and other areas of business
* Analysing investment opportunities
* ROI – Internal & External measurement
* Overseeing and signing off on:
* Bank reconciliations
* Invoicing
* Purchase Ledger
* Expense cards and fuel mileage
What do we need from you in order to bring you on–board?
Now that we know what you will be doing on a week–to–week basis, it's time to tell you exactly what qualities you'll need to demonstrate throughout the application process in order to be successful. We are always after talented and ambitious individuals however for this role, you'll also need to demonstrate the following qualities:
Trustworthy – The 'keys to the bank' as well as our employee's payroll is possibly the biggest responsibility we will give to anyone on their first day at FORTH??. We need someone who we can trust to treat our money as if it were their own.
Numbers Person – Without sounding obvious, we need someone who clearly knows numbers. Numbers come as second nature to you, and you'll be passionate about what you do.
Experienced & Expert – We are after someone who has been there, done that and got the T–shirt. Maybe you've been doing this previously, but your company wouldn't listen to your ideas or didn't make you feel appreciated. We need someone who is strategically minded. A CIMA qualification preferably. You ideally would've worked in a similar business to ours, both in size and industry. An appreciation of JCT contracts and other construction language would put you ahead of others.
Problem Solver – As much as we'd love to say things run smoothly 100% of the time, unfortunately sometimes things do go wrong. We're not looking for passengers. We need someone who can stay level headed, solve an issue efficiently and be accountable to the client and the team.
Natural Leader & Ambitious – We need someone who is keen to take charge and take the next step up. We're looking to double the size of this business in the next couple of years and we need someone who wants to become a leader of this business in the future.
Aligned with our values – We live by our values and anybody in our team needs to live them with us. Here we value:
** Going above and beyond
** Communication
** Discipline
** Curiosity
** Adaptable
** Courage
** Passion
** Honesty & Selflessness
Now it's time for you to find out a little more about us???
FORTH?? is one of the fastest growing companies in the Building Services industry. During 2020, most of our competitors were struggling and trying to see where they could save money. We, on the other hand, were moving into a bigger new–build office because our team had grown so much throughout the year!
Our biggest passion is our employees. We are a forward–thinking organisation who take pride in low–staff turnover rates, positive employment survey scores and having a growing team with a winning mentality.
You will regularly see #EmployeeLove on our LinkedIn page whether it's celebrating a birthday, highlighting successes, or promoting charity events which the team participate in. Here are just some* of the benefits that we offer our employees (*it is an ever–growing list!):
**Starting salary of up to GBP50,000
**25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
**Vitality private medical insurance
**Enrolment into our pension scheme
**Fully funded summer and winter social events
**Birthday, work anniversary and Easter presents
**Audible account with free credits each month
**Training investment in professional or technical fields
**Amazing workspace in green fields with an on–site gym
**Opportunity to actively be a part of our CSR strategy
**Recommend a friend scheme paying GBP500 on the day they start
**Specsavers eyecare scheme
**Free parking
Like the sound of our organisation but not sure if this role fits like a glove? We are always on the lookout for strong candidates so send through an application anyway – we may have something for you soon!
If you want to apply for the role, please send your CV to our Talent Resource Manager, Ed Alderslade () or reach out to him directly on (phone number removed).
We look forward to receiving your application