Full job descriptionWe are looking for a Financial Controller to join our Client in their expanding and well-established business.


What You’ll Be Doing:
• Leading the day-to-day management of the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting
• Preparing and overseeing monthly management accounts, financial reports, and budgets
• Managing cash flow, working capital, and financial planning activities
• Developing and maintaining effective financial controls, processes, and systems
• Overseeing payroll, VAT returns, CIS reporting, and statutory compliance requirements
• Monitoring project and contract performance, providing financial analysis and recommendations to senior management
• Managing WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and payment applications in line with accounting standards
• Supporting the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
• Liaising with external auditors, accountants, banks, and other professional advisers
• Mentoring, developing, and managing members of the finance team
• Providing strategic financial insight to support commercial decision-making and business growth
• Identifying and managing financial and operational risks across the business


What We’re Looking For:
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professionally qualified
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, or similar leadership role
• Experience within the construction, contracting, engineering, or project-based sectors is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Experience with WIP reporting, project accounting, revenue recognition, and payment applications
• Strong leadership and people management skills with experience developing finance teams
• Proficient in Xero, Construction Manager, and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Commercially minded with strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and support senior leadership with strategic decision-making


Benefits on Offer:
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Modern office environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing business


If you’re looking for a varied and rewarding leadership role within a supportive and growing business, we’d love to hear from you!


DisclaimerDue to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.