At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee the finance function, prepare management accounts, and lead cashflow planning.
- Company: A high growth construction group based in Cambridge, focusing on residential and commercial projects.
- Benefits: Highly competitive remuneration package with profit share potential and direct exposure to senior leadership.
- Other info: Experience in the construction sector and knowledge of CIS processes are advantageous.
- Why this job: This role offers full ownership of the finance function in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Professionally qualified or qualified by experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with senior finance experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A high growth Cambridge based residential and commercial construction group is looking to recruit into a newly created senior finance role, offering full responsibility for the finance function and direct reporting to the Directors. This opportunity is suited to a proactive, hands on finance professional who enjoys operating across both day to day activities and higher level strategic input within a growing organisation. The role will be instrumental in strengthening financial governance, delivering reliable reporting, managing liquidity, and providing insight to support senior leadership decision making.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the overall finance function
- Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts
- Lead cashflow planning and ongoing monitoring across group accounts including intercompany transactions
- Develop budgets and support longer term financial planning
- WIP reporting and performance analysis
- Working with senior leadership to aid strategic planning providing clear financial insights to Directors and key stakeholders
- Oversee transactional finance, including purchase and sales ledgers
- Administer and reconcile CIS processes
- Ensuring full regulatory compliance with HMRC including Corporation tax and VAT
- Complete bank reconciliations and review balance sheet integrity
- Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and controls
- Assist with year end processes and liaise with external advisors
- Manage payroll operations and ensure appropriate controls are in place
- Track project performance, focusing on margin and cost control
- Responsibility for enhancing processes and procedures to aid continued efficiency across the group
Candidate Profile
- Professionally qualified or qualified by experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Demonstrable experience in a similar senior finance role
- Background in the construction sector would be advantageous
- Strong knowledge of CIS and subcontractor payment processes
- Experience overseeing payroll functions
- Commercially focused with strong analytical capability
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence and lead
- Experience with Xero or similar accounting systems is beneficial
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a business with strong growth plans
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision making
- Ability to shape and enhance finance processes
- Highly competitive remuneration package with profit share potential
This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a finance function within a high growth environment. If you are ready to step into a role where you can truly add value and influence strategic direction, apply today or contact us for a confidential conversation.
Financial Controller, Cambridge employer: Job Search Place Limited
Join a rapidly growing construction group in Cambridge that values strategic financial insights. Enjoy a competitive salary and profit-sharing opportunities while working closely with senior leadership to shape finance processes. The team is focused on enhancing efficiency and governance in a thriving environment.
