Rutherford Cross is delighted to partner with a leading infrastructure organisation, currently seeking a Finance Manager to join the team. Not only will this role take ownership of a range of key assets that the business hold, you will also business partner stakeholders on a range of on going projects.

This is a really exciting opportunity for a finalist or newly qualified accountant looking to gain front line exposure to a range of technical duties, as well as take on a commercial stance within the business. You will also work closely with the Head of Accounts, as well as other business units.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Preparation of management accounts together with variance analysis against budget and underlying financial model for use by funders and shareholders, highlighting any departures from model thought to warrant further attention
• Preparation of annual budgets for the individual companies and group
• Periodic updates of project financial models and the running of sensitivities on these models on an ad-hoc basis
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts with consolidated accounts for the group where required
• Coordination of the annual audit with the external auditors
• Liaise with tax advisors on corporation tax compliance and VAT
• Preparation of corporation tax computations for review by external advisors
• Preparation of technical accounting papers on key accounting issues and judgments’
• Attend shareholder meetings acting as project or group accountant where required
• Ensure the projects tax affairs are managed efficiently with reference to the tax asset/liability of the wider group

Candidate Requirements:

• Finalist level or Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or CA)
• Understanding of preparing financial statement and management accounts is advantageous
• Experience of working within a client driven environment and the ability to understand and deliver the business requirements of the business
• Confidence and strong interpersonal skills, especially when interfacing with senior management, internal/external stakeholders or customers

If you would like to gain exposure to some of the biggest names within the infrastructure sector, have a passion to work in a commercial environment and work well within a team, please apply with an up to date CV, or contact [email protected] to find out more about the role.