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Financial Controller

Job in Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, England, UK
Listing for: TEAM
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-07
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Manager, Corporate Finance, CFO
  • Management
    Financial Manager, CFO
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 65000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you a Financial Controller with construction experience (essential), ready to take full ownership of a finance function and play a key role in shaping the future of a growing business? This is an opportunity to join a successful fit-out contractor where your insight, commercial judgement and financial leadership will directly influence performance, profitability and long-term growth. Working closely with the Managing Director, you'll have the autonomy to improve processes, strengthen controls and provide the financial intelligence that drives better business decisions.

What's in it for you Salary of £65,000 £ 75,000 per annum Opportunity to influence strategic business decisions alongside senior leadership Clear progression pathway with potential to develop into a Finance Director position Autonomy to shape systems, processes and the wider finance function Broad role combining commercial finance, reporting and operational leadership Join a growing business where your contribution will have visible impact Your responsibilities as Financial Controller Produce monthly management accounts with meaningful analysis and performance commentary Lead P&L, balance sheet and cash flow management across the business Oversee project costing, WIP reporting, margin analysis and profitability reviews Partner with project and commercial teams to identify financial risks and opportunities early Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, retentions and staged payment processes Improve financial controls, systems and reporting processes while overseeing day-to-day finance operations What we're looking for in a Financial Controller Previous experience within a senior finance role in an SME environment Construction, fit-out, joinery or project-based accounting experience Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, revenue recognition and CIS requirements ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or qualified by experience with a strong track record Advanced Excel skills and experience using SME finance systems such as Sage, Xero or similar If you're an experienced Financial Controller looking for a role where you can influence strategy, improve performance and help drive the next stage of growth, we'd love to hear from you.

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