Financial Controller
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Location - Manchester
Salary/Package - £50,000 - £65,000 + Package
About the Company
Our client is a growing and diversified Manchester-based group operating across construction, property development, facilities management, fire systems, waste management, scaffolding and concrete.
The business has grown into a multi-division organisation with a strong focus on quality, innovation and sustainable growth. Its construction and property operations deliver high-quality developments, while the wider group provides specialist services across the built environment.
Due to continued growth, the business is looking to strengthen its finance function with an experienced Financial Controller who can take ownership of key financial controls, reporting and commercial finance processes.
The Role
As Financial Controller, you will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, providing accurate management information and supporting senior management with commercial and financial decision-making.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working within a growing, entrepreneurial environment and is comfortable operating across multiple areas of a diverse business.
Key Responsibilities
Overseeing the day-to-day financial management and accounting function
Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reporting
Producing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections
Managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
Monitoring working capital and cash flow
Overseeing purchase and sales ledger processes
Managing VAT, CIS and other statutory financial requirements
Supporting year-end accounts and external audit processes
Providing financial analysis and commercial insight to senior management
Monitoring project and company performance
Supporting cost control and margin analysis across construction and development activities
Managing WIP and project-related financial information
Reviewing financial systems and improving internal processes and controls
Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the group
Working closely with operational and commercial teams
Supporting senior leadership with financial planning and decision-making
Managing and developing members of the finance team where required
Assisting with wider business improvement and finance projects
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Financial Controller will ideally have:
Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar
Strong technical accounting knowledge
Experience within construction, property, development or another project-based environment
Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
Experience with budgets, forecasts and cash flow management
Good understanding of WIP, project accounting and cost control
Strong Excel and financial systems skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Commercially minded approach with the ability to provide meaningful financial insight
Ability to work independently within a growing business
ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification would be advantageous, although strong relevant experience will also be considered
What's on Offer
£50,000 - £65,000 salary + package
Manchester-based opportunity
Growing and diversified group
Exposure across construction, property and wider built-environment businesses
Senior role with genuine influence over financial performance
Opportunity to improve systems, controls and reporting
Long-term career progression
Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates. xohmjla
Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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