Business Controller (Rental property)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Location: Kingston Upon Hull (3 days on site)

Our client is looking for a Business Controller with a commercial mindset to oversee the end-to-end management and commercial control of their rental department contracts, to ensure their successful financial and operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Documentation and Reporting

Prepare and issue:

Regularly manage documentation and reporting, including regular account development reviews for clients
Prepare and issue multiple reports and updates including but not limited to:
Project reports and updates in the project management system, detailing revenue and costs
Applications for payment, ensuring necessary client and subcontractor approvals
Final account reconciliations, ensuring resolution within two months of project completion
Payment certificates

Client and Team Collaboration

Regularly review project progress with managers and clients
Address and resolve project-related issues promptly
Attend site visits to assess project requirements and progress

Financial and Project Management

Oversee the financial performance of approximately 60 projects simultaneously
Manage the application and certification processes for projects
Authorise and receipt purchase orders
Handle variation processes with contractors, clients, and customers
Approve subcontractor work orders for payment
Drive the cash collection process to maintain healthy cash flow

Contract and Compliance Reviews

Analyse pricing documents to ensure accurate and competitive project costing.
Review and manage contracts, including JCT and NEC agreements.

Additional Responsibilities

Monitor and recover retention funds.
Conduct cash flow analysis.
Support ad-hoc tasks and reporting as required by management

Experience, Qualifications & Training:

Excellent communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in understanding construction drawings and building designs
An analytical mindset and strong problem-solving capabilities
Experience in commercial contract review and financial project management
Strong understanding of Excel and other Microsoft packages
Minimum C grade GCSE qualifications in Maths and English
Relevant commercial and industry experience
Quantity Surveyor experience preferred but not essential