Allan Water Homes - Financial Controller

Allan Water Homes is a well-established, reputable family-owned construction business whose main focus is working on projects that have a visible impact on nearby communities and being a brand synonymous with quality. Allan Water Homes is a residential property development, construction and sales company that focuses on delivering quality housing within attractive and strategically located communities. The business operates primarily within the private housing market, identifying opportunities to acquire land, develop residential properties, and bring them to market for sale. Its core objective is to combine thoughtful design, strong build quality, and competitive pricing to meet the needs of modern homebuyers while maintaining sustainable profitability.

Allan Water Homes is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to strengthen its existing finance team to oversee all aspects of financial control, reporting and decision support. Reporting to the Financial Director, this is a hands-on, technically focused role that provides both robust financial management, budgeting and cash management processes, and partners closely with senior management to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial information, including the creation, maintenance, and analysis of spreadsheets and financial records
• Prepare statutory financial statements for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and legal requirements
• Manage short-term and long-term cash flow, payroll processing (including pensions), and oversee HMRC submissions such as VAT returns, payroll returns, CIS, and P11D reporting
• Oversee accounts receivable and payable ledgers, including supplier payments, invoicing, and bank reconciliations
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, forecasts, and performance reports
• Support with budgeting, financial planning, and provide analysis on business performance, cost reduction, profitability, and growth opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, solicitors, and regulatory bodies
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including Companies House filings, HMRC returns, and audit preparation
• Assist with external audits and continuously improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting systems
• Provide financial insight to support operational teams, including project cost reporting and subcontractor payments
• Monitor market trends, identify financial risks, and contribute to strategic decision-making and business planning
• Lead on periodic financial tasks such as VAT submissions, insurance renewals, and annual reporting requirements
• Extensive liaison with the Commercial Director and Managing Director, providing financial insight to support pricing strategies, profitability, and long-term growth

Experience & Qualifications:

• CCAB qualified with relevant post-qualification experience in a similar role
• Experience with technical accounting
• Previous experience of working within the property or construction sector or experience of dealing with long-term contracts
• A blend of technical financial reporting experience and sound commercial acumen
• Familiarity with Sage and advanced Excel skills

Personal Characteristics:

• A hands-on, proactive individual with a positive and flexible, “can-do” attitude
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying issues and implementing effective solutions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Works effectively as part of a small team, contributing collaboratively and supporting colleagues
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to understand and interpret the broader business implications behind financial data

Benefits:

• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Free parking

*Applications will be considered from candidates seeking a part-time or full-time role*

For more information on this role, please contact Donna Galbraith at Rutherford Cross: donnag…@rutherfordcross.com

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.