Main Duties and Responsibilities Line manage Finance, IT and Health and Safety direct reports, including conducting annual performance reviews. Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team, based on financial analysis and projections. Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, and treasury. Ensure compliance with statutory law, charity commission requirements, financial regulations, and reporting standards. Lead financial planning and analysis (FPandA) to support long-term business goals Develop and maintain project profitability and job costing reporting systems. Review and approve monthly payments including payroll. Manage the online banking payments processes. Review and approve the VAT returns prepared by the Finance Assistant, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. Assist the external auditors in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts. Prepare annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts for internal and board-level reporting. Develop and maintain 12 month rolling cash flow forecasts. Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial health. Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements. Manage risk, including financial, legal, and operational, and implement mitigation strategies. Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drive efficiency through automation and optimization of financial ..... full job details .....