Financial Controller

About the Company

As a Senior Leadership Team member, the Financial Controller leads the finance function, providing practical insight to support strong decision‑making, profitable delivery and sustainable growth. The role combines hands‑on leadership with strategic oversight and robust financial control across day‑to‑day construction operations.

• Be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Support and challenge the Managing Director and SLT with honest, commercially‑focused financial advice
• Promote strong financial discipline, accountability, and good decision‑making across the business
• Lead by example and set clear standards within the finance function

• Financial Strategy & Control
• Lead the financial strategy in line with business objectives
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and compliance
• Oversee statutory obligations including tax, VAT, CIS, and payroll
• Manage relationships with external advisers, banks, and insurers
• Financial Planning & Insight
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and longer‑term financial planning
• Provide clear, practical reporting with meaningful commentary
• Produce monthly and annual management accounts
• Use financial data to support better commercial and operational decisions
• Cash Flow & Risk
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships
• Monitor financial risks and ensure appropriate controls are in place
• Research and advise on grants, levies, and funding, including CITB obligations
• Payroll, Systems & Oversight
• Strategic oversight of payroll (weekly and monthly)
• Ensure payroll, benefits, CIS, and P11
  
  Ds are accurate and compliant
• Own finance systems (including Sage) and oversee the IT provider
• Manage company insurance arrangements
• Team Leadership
• Lead, develop, and support the finance team
• Create a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Build strong working relationships across the business

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)
• CIPP or equivalent payroll qualification
• Proven experience working within the construction industry
• Strong, hands‑on experience of CIS and subcontractor compliance
• Solid understanding of construction cash flow, project costs, and margins
• Experience producing management accounts and financial insight for senior leaders
• Confident operating as part of a Senior Leadership Team
• Strong systems capability, including Sage and Microsoft packages
• Able to work independently and take full ownership of the finance function