Finance and Performance Manager

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* Please note this is an initial 12 months fixed term contract*
About Lampton Group

Established for over a decade, Lampton Group is wholly owned by the London Borough of Hounslow. This means we operate a commercially minded business, with a public service ethos. We work in close partnership with the Borough to provide commercial, strategic and social value to the community; any profits we make are invested back into essential services and community projects. We have three operating arms - Lampton Homes, Lampton Leisure and Lampton Services – each exists to enhance the lives of residents and support the council in supplying essential services.

Why Join Lampton Group?

• We are LLW employer, offering annual pay and contract reviews
• Hybrid working
• 24 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays
• Free GOLDgym membership
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and Pension Scheme
• Exclusive Discounts - save with Lampton Rewards and EE mobile offers
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £250 for each new employee referred
• Staff wellbeing perks - online GP access, EAP, health testing, flu Jabs, and eye care vouchers
• Sustainability Perks - cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Career Growth – CPD training, structured development, and leadership opportunities

About the Job

As a Finance and Performance Manager, you will significantly contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of financial and management accounting function within the Lampton Group and related companies, and to assist the Group Head of Finance & Performance in the continued development of the group through the provision of effective financial accounting processes and procedures and to assume responsibility for the delivery and communication of financial performance and commercial information to all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• To supervise and line manage a team of finance staff to ensure sound systems and procedures are in operation and are regularly reviewed and updated.
• To prepare financial projections, budgets, cashflows, management and financial accounts and other ad hoc projects.
• Monitoring and administrating internal polices and controls
• assist in the development of the finance function in accordance with the Group's policies and procedures and assume responsibility for the management of various financial functions. Oversee timely and accurate period close results, including preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts, associated reports to stakeholders and thorough review of all balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare annual revenue and capital budget models, analysis and reports for Senior Management Team and Budget holders
• Monitor financial progress against targets and provide timely updates to stakeholders through regular forecasting, and monthly finance reviews
• Develop and monitor internal cost centre accounting, and prepare analysis of variances between budgets and actual results
• Assist in ensuring that all internal control measures are implemented and communicated to all appropriate staff. Assist in the risk management process within the department and in the promotion of risk management throughout the group
• Maintain a Fixed Asset Register
• Contribute toward group efficiency projects/initiatives
• Develop and supervise the implementation of internal financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems
• Support intercompany reconciliation and reporting within group and wider company
• Support preparation and communication of cashflow projections
• Support collation and submission of VAT returns
• Assist in preparing and submitting all internal and external monitoring returns to the relevant body or agencies
• Assist with internal & external financial audits where appropriate

Experience and Qualifications required

• Fully qualified with a recognised accounting body (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Experience in similar management role(s) involving line management of staff
• Experience of systems change/implementation
• Be an articulate, team player with the ability to communicate confidently with junior and senior finance and operational personnel alike
• Be a commercially astute, articulate, team player with the ability to communicate confidently with junior and senior finance and operational personnel alike
• Strong IT skills, Excel pivot tables essential, a can do attitude to learning new systems
• An understanding of the importance of financial policies and governance
• Understanding of local authorities, construction industry, LATCO's, Teckal, Multiple VAT supplies and partial exemption, CIS Returns is desirable
• Knowledge of Agresso / BWO is desirable

Due to the needs of the business and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

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