Our client is a leading construction company and they wish to hire a Financial Controller that will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, customer credit management and internal controls for USA and Canada. This role is critical for ensuring accurate financial reporting, providing strategic guidance to support business growth, optimizing costs, and improving overall financial performance.
Essential duties will include-
- Manage the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
- Monitor and analyze KPIs, including Gross Margin, IC margins, cost controls and stock levels to drive business decisions.
- Ensure accurate project costing and pricing strategies to maintain profitability.
- Oversee cost allocation processes and ensure accurate reporting.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making at the executive level.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Foster strong collaboration with the US shared service finance department to ensure alignment in reporting processes.
- Work closely with Sales, Operations and Branches teams to optimize supply chain and inventory management.
- Drive initiatives to improve working capital, capex efficiency, and overall financial performance.
- Responsible for Customer Credit Management, including Credit limits and accounts receivables.
- Establish and enforce robust internal controls to mitigate risks.
- Assess financial risks related to new projects, market fluctuations, and customer payment terms.
Job requirements-
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and controlling, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
- Experience in the construction, or industrial sectors is a big plus.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial modeling, and forecasting techniques.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.