Financial Controller in Newton-le-Willows

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join a successful and growing group of companies based in Newton-le-Willows.

Operating across the construction, plant and support services sectors.

As part of its next phase of growth, the business is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and provide the financial leadership, reporting and commercial insight required to support continued expansion.

This is a highly visible role working closely with the business owner and senior leadership team, offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact across the group.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating financial activities across multiple group companies and supporting a decentralised finance and administration team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts




• Preparing monthly consolidated accounts across the group




• Developing weekly financial reporting and performance dashboards




• Managing cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning




• Delivering insightful analysis on business performance, profitability and margins




• Developing and maintaining job costing, utilisation and operational reporting




• Overseeing sales ledger, purchase ledger and balance sheet reconciliations




• Managing month-end and year-end processes




• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning activities




• Ensuring compliance with VAT, CIS, payroll and statutory requirements




• Business partnering with operational managers and directors across multiple sites




• Challenging and influencing stakeholders to improve financial discipline and accountability




• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting

The Person

We are looking for a hands-on Financial Controller who combines strong technical accounting expertise with commercial acumen and the confidence to influence operational teams.

You will ideally possess:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification




• Experience within construction, engineering, plant hire, contracting or a related sector




• Strong multi-company or group reporting experience




• Experience producing consolidated management accounts




• Strong cash flow forecasting and financial planning capability




• Knowledge of CIS, payroll, capital allowances and VAT domestic reverse charge




• Excellent commercial and business partnering skills
  
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders




• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams




• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with ERP/accounting systems

Package

• Bonus opportunity linked to business performance