Finance Controller

Location and work arrangement

• Office-based role in London.
• Work location is in person.

About the role

Essential qualifications and experience

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum seven years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance position.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and statutory compliance.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
• Strong financial and management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management expertise.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Experience in construction, engineering, contracting or infrastructure is highly desirable.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, stakeholder communication, commercial awareness and a proactive, hands-on approach.

Financial reporting and control

• Oversee the day-to-day finance function and prepare monthly management accounts and board reporting packs.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support annual statutory accounts preparation and liaise with auditors, accountants, banks and professional advisers.

Budgeting, cash flow and project finance

• Lead annual budgeting, prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections, monitor performance and investigate variances.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior management.
• Manage working capital, cash flow, debtor and creditor positions, cash collection, banking relationships and financing facilities.
• Monitor project profitability and contract performance; support WIP calculations and contract accounting.
• Work with commercial and operational teams on margins, subcontractor payment processes, controls, tender reviews and new project financial appraisals.

Team, compliance and risk

• Support, mentor and develop finance team members; improve processes, controls and systems and drive efficiencies.
• Act as deputy to the Finance Director when required.
• Ensure statutory, tax and VAT compliance and manage CIS reporting requirements.
• Maintain financial controls and governance; assist with risk management, financial planning, ESG, audit and compliance reporting.

Compensation

• Salary is £120,000 per annum.

Opportunity

• Opportunity to work within a growing construction business.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.