Financial Controller - #2194684

An established construction business with a turnover of approximately £25m is looking to recruit a Financial Controller to take responsibility for its finance function, reporting directly to the Managing Director.

This is a broad, hands-on role offering responsibility for managing a small team of three, strengthening financial controls and improving reporting processes. Working closely with the MD and wider management team, the successful candidate will provide financial insight into project performance, profitability and working capital, helping to support the continued development of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a team of three finance staff, providing regular support, guidance and performance reviews.
  
  
• Lead the month-end process, ensuring timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts.
  
  
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany, retentions, accounts payable and receivable.
  
  
• Manage prepayments, accruals and working capital reporting, ensuring strong financial controls.
  
  
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to monitor project performance, costs and profitability.
  
  
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and systems.
  
  
• Provide meaningful financial information and analysis to the MD and wider senior management team.
  
  
• Maintain a hands-on approach, supporting transactional finance activities when required.
  
  
• Provide wider business support across operational, administrative and HR-related activities as part of a varied SME environment.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified or qualified by experience.
  
  
• Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance management position.
  
  
• Construction sector experience
  
  
• Strong management accounts, month-end and balance sheet control experience.
  
  
• Commercially minded, with the ability to work closely with operational teams and understand project performance.
  
  
• Comfortable working in a hands-on SME environment, balancing financial management with day-to-day responsibilities.
  
  
• Experience using Xero would be advantageous.
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function within an established construction business, working directly with the Managing Director and playing an important role in the commercial and operational management of the company.