Financial Controller
2 weeks ago
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Company: Canary Wharf Limited______________
Reporting to: Group Financial ControllerOur Culture and Values:
Working at Canary Wharf Group means working for a forward thinking, collaborative team. We hire staff who strive to make a difference and achieve the highest standards. Everyone is empowered to make a difference and our ethos encourages everyone to think like an owner. Our business puts our customers and people at the heart of everything, we work to meet their needs and exceed expectations.
Our mission is to empower our people, engage our communities and create sustainable places.
Our values help us achieve exceptional results:
Excellenc e: Commit to achieving the best with integrity
Collaboration: Make use of our vast experience and knowledge to work effectively together
Engagement: Develop our people, our communities, our stakeholders and our suitable environment and be exceptional while respecting others
Ownership: Take responsibility and pride in what we deliver. Everyone has the opportunity to make a difference.
Innovation: Embrace change and encourage innovation
Job Summary:
CWG’s Property Management Services (PMS) business employs c.600 people and is responsible for all operational activities across the Canary Wharf, Wood Wharf and South bank estates with revenues of over £150m. The business comprises:•Commercial building and estate wide services
•Residential building services
•Tenant services (routine and ad hoc facilities management services)
•Provision of utilities and telecoms services.
PMS revenue includes over £100m earned under building and estate service charge arrangements with tenants and requires CWG to produce annual budgets and audited reconciliations of actual to budget spend.
The Financial Controller role is a critical one to ensure the robust control and understanding of the numbers being reported and the accurate interaction of CWG with multiple tenants across the estate. It will require you to work closely with the Group Financial Controller, Managing Director – Operations, Director – Commercial Finance and other stakeholders including operational budget holders and the procurement team.
Salary: £95-105k
4 days in office / 1 day WFH
Main Responsibilities:
1.Overall responsibility for the financial information of the Property Management Services segment ensuring that the information is robust, timely and subject to appropriate internal review.
2.Quarterly segment management accounts in accordance with relevant timetables to operational management, group finance, commercial finance and external auditors.
3.Implementation and maintenance of appropriate controls and processes to ensure that financial information is reliable and CWG’s assets are safeguarded.
4.Develop the internal management reporting for the respective parts of the PMS segment to enable improved analysis of business performance.
5.Managing three direct reports, being the managers of the commercial and residential property management services team and a financial accountant.
6.Work collaboratively with operational management throughout the year to review performance against budget and on setting annual budgets.
7.Contribute to finance systems discussions, with a focus on efficiency and automation of key processes. Contribute to the development of a business culture where robust data entry into systems is paramount (i.e. PO’s raised, journal coding).
8.Delivery of the annual service charge audits within the required timeframe including managing the relationships with the external auditors.
9.Preparation of the financial statements for the property management entities in accordance with the group wide financial timetable including managing the relationships with the external auditors.
10.Leadership of the wider PMS finance team of 12 including performance management, training and development.
11.Perform other finance tasks as required.
What We Require of You:
1.An ACCA/ACA qualified accountant with significant post qualified experience including a minimum of 4 years industry experience. Experience must have been in a financial control/reporting role.
2.Experience of financial close processes in order to meet deadlines and of taking responsibility for financial results. Experience within a divisional finance team and of reporting information to a Group team would be an advantage.
3.A self-starter that is prepared to challenge the norm. Needs to have the ability to drive change. Bring energy and passion for what they do.
4.Experience of working with operational management in a collaborative way. Able to build and maintain relationships across the organisation with a strong sense of team work. Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
5.A leader of people who has demonstrated the ability to lead and develop a team to deliver successful outcomes.
6.Proven ability to implement improvements in internal controls and processes including through the use of technology solutions.
7.Strong attention to detail and agility to work across a range of areas is critical. Must be able to take ownership of tasks, bear responsibility for work produced.
8.Very organised with exceptional time management skills – able to work under pressure, prioritising and meet competing deadlines.
9.Experience of service charges and RICS guidance would be an advantage but is not essential.
10.Experience with Yardi would be an advantage but is not essential.
What We Offer:
Diversity and Inclusion: We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential.
Flexible Working: As an inclusive employer, we recognise the positive impact flexible working can have on an individual, their wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Therefore, we are open to consider flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent.
Learning and Development: At Canary Wharf Group, our employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals. We offer development opportunities through classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross department experience and on the job learning. We heavily invest in our staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. We never stand still and continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth.
Other Benefits: We are committed to building a safe, happy and healthy community for our employees and we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, all designed with our employees and their wellbeing in mind. From generous pension and insurance plans, to health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave, our benefits package allows our employees to choose the benefits that suit them and their individual needs.
If you are interested in joining our highly professional and skilled team for our next exciting phase of development, please complete the form on this page to apply online.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any point.
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