Financial Controller

The Accountancy & Finance division is exclusively partnering with a well-established and growing business to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. This newly created role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a clear progression path towards a future Finance Director position.

Working closely with the Managing Director and a small finance team, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening financial controls, enhancing the accuracy of financial reporting, and supporting the business through an exciting period of growth. This position would suit a commercially minded qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders and making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain strong financial processes and controls to minimise financial risk
• Ensure ongoing financial and legislative compliance across the business
• Support the documentation and review of key operating procedures
• Manage the daily cash position and oversee cash flow reporting
• Develop accurate cash flow forecasts to support strategic decision making
• Assist with the timely and accurate production of management accounts
• Provide financial insight and analysis on business performance
• Deliver commercial analysis on business units and asset performance
• Support scenario planning to guide informed business decisions
• Assist with the migration of ERP systems from Xero to Business Central
• Review and improve existing business systems to maximise efficiency and data accuracy
• Support the Managing Director with ad hoc projects and financial initiatives
• Work closely with the wider group finance function to deliver accurate financial information

Skills & Experience Required

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) with relevant experience
• Strong experience building financial controls and financial reporting processes
• Knowledge of VAT and CIS within construction or similar environments
• Strong Excel skills (intermediate to advanced)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment
• Experience working with Business Central, MSC, or Xero
• Previous involvement in ERP or finance system implementations