Financial Controller

Base pay range: Provided by Sowena Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Liverpool (hybrid/flexible working)

CFO

A highly successful and rapidly expanding business in Liverpool, with a strong pipeline of projects.

Seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take the lead on all financial operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in driving the company’s continued growth and success. This is a standalone role initially, with clear scope for development as the organisation continues to scale, under excellent leadership.

• Lead all aspects of financial control, including financial reporting, month-end close, balance sheet management, and internal controls.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts across multiple entities within the group.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including preparation of annual accounts and liaison with external auditors.
• Maintain and improve financial processes and systems to support business growth and complexity.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working closely with development, construction, and treasury teams to ensure robust liquidity planning.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, group consolidations, and tax compliance (VAT, CIS, Corporation Tax).
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with the FP&A function.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support commercial decision-making and project delivery.
• Build and lead a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting, month-end close, and compliance within a single-entity or divisional structure.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage day-to-day operations while contributing to strategic projects.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to navigate computer systems and accounting software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams.

• A key leadership role within a high-growth business.
• The opportunity to shape and enhance finance operations in line with strategic growth.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial working culture with real autonomy and ownership.
• Opportunities for career development and long-term progression.