The Parklane Group has been on an exciting growth journey in recent years. What began as a small property investment business focused on student lettings, is now a complex group of companies with activities spanning:
- Property investment
- Property development and construction
- Aparthotel operation, across a chain of Aparthotels
- Golf club operation
- Foundation (charity)
- Crowdfunding via its platform, UOwn
After a period of significant growth, the group is now looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller who holds ACA/CIMA/ACCA to bring efficiency, rigour and professionalism to the accounts department, as well as delivering on high-level objectives. As part of a small accounts team, the successful candidate will also need to be prepared to get involved in the day to day site operations where necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and update monthly reporting process delivering timely and accurate management information
- Preparation of monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow) for multiple entities
- Preparation of Board reporting packs with commentary, providing insightful analysis of financial and operational performance to support strategic decision-making
- Weekly cash flow forecasting for short-term and long-term
- Review and update of a monthly consolidation process
- Preparation of year end statutory accounts for UK and Jersey entities
- Liaison with Jersey directors to cover year-end accounts, quarterly management information and covenant reporting
- Quarterly loan covenant reporting to lenders including quarterly update meetings with the lenders
- Companies House compliance for annual statements and filing annual accounts
- Assist in the drive to make the accounting function more efficient, bringing automation of processes wherever possible
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems and controls to safeguard company assets
- Establishment of an annual budgeting process ensuring heads of departments are bought into targets and holding individuals accountable for performance
- Assist in bringing improvements to current KPI reporting, both in terms of efficiency of production, and the level of commercial insight that this brings to senior management
- Provide support to Group Financial Controller [AM2.1]in preparation of business plans and funding proposals to 3rd party investors
- Processing of payroll
- Pension scheme administration via Aegon portals
- Monthly CIS returns for developments (as necessary)
- Preparation of VAT returns and PAYE returns
- Management of year end audit process for UK audit group of companies and the Foundation (charity)
Experience & Skills
- Previous experience operating at FC level
- Experience of managing audits
- Knowledge and experience of real estate or hospitality industry would be an advantage.
- Efficient IT and data analysis skills with excellent competency of MS Excel and MS suite of applications
- Excellent communication (both written and verbal)
- Experience of working within a multi-faceted organization
- Ability to adapt approach depending on situation and circumstances
- Be a self-starter and take ownership including excellent follow up.
The role holder will be tenacious, resilient with the ability to get things done whilst maintaining positive working partnerships. Can demonstrate a track record of delivering improvements to processes and reporting.
The role will be performed in the office at our central site which is vibrant and we enjoy a home like hub with fantastic facilities, in addition to free parking. We have varied employee benefits including employee rates at Roomzzz and our Golf Centre, Cycle to work scheme, 25 days holiday that increases with service, employee health cashback scheme and great office perks.
This role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Pay: £60,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Financial Controller: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
