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