7 - Financial Controller

You’re in the right place at the right time. We’re CITB and we’re bringing a wide range of exciting career opportunities as we set up a new Head Office in Peterborough this autumn. This is a unique opportunity for brilliant people to join our team and get involved in helping to shape our organisation and achieve our shared ambitions. CITB’s job is to attract talent and support skills development across the construction industry. And we need ambitious, talented people like you to make it possible.

About the role:

As Financial Controller you’ll ensure that CITB has effective and evidence-based in-year financial management. You’ll ensure that we comply with all legal and financial reporting requirements and that our reporting is consistent across the board. And you’ll support the Finance Director in the management of the contractual relationship with the outsourcing partner.

You’ll co-ordinate the Finance Team and partner input to the business plan, budget and performance management framework. Annual reports and accounts and liaising with Audit and the NAO will fall under your remit, while delivering businessment improvement programmes that increase efficiency and achieve buy-in will be paramount.

Essential experience:

• A recognised accountancy qualification from one of the CCAB-recognised Accountancy bodies or equivalent (ACCA, CIMA, ACA etc.) along with significant post-qualification experience.
• Operational knowledge of other business disciplines in order to resolve issues that have impact beyond your own discipline
• Excellent communication skills
• Up-to-date knoledge of the latest developments and changes in market conditions within the profession.
• Advanced analytical skills.

Behavioural competencies:

• Inclusion & Respect – Level 3
• Works Collaboratively – Level 4
• Drives for Results – Level 4
• Working with Courage & Integrity – level 4
• Building Capability – Level 3
• Innovation, Change & Agility – Level 4

Benefits:

• Car allowance
• Annual pay review and performance bonus
• 33 days holiday per year (Including bank holidays)
• Flexible benefits including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and insurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Long service awards
• CITB recognition scheme
• Employee assistance programme