Construction Finance Director — FP&A & Controls

Fawkes & Reece London; Colchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London Finance Director role is a full-time, permanent position based in Romford. The candidate must have strong construction experience to lead the finance function and partner with project teams.

The role covers FP&A, financial control, governance, and leadership of the finance and project accounting teams across multiple entities, with a focus on robust reporting, compliance, and continuous system improvements in a construction-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual planning, budgeting, and rolling cash flow forecasting processes.
• Review contract CVRs, WIP, and project margins.
• Monitor financial performance through KPIs and operational reporting.
• Oversee statutory reporting, management accounts, and financial/audit compliance.
• Ensure adherence to CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) and long-term contract accounting rules.
• Manage working capital, credit control, and treasury/cash management across multi-entity portfolios.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and project accounting teams.

Job description

Fawkes & Reece London Finance Director role is a full-time, permanent position based in Romford. The candidate must have strong construction experience to lead the finance function and partner with project teams.

The role covers FP&A, financial control, governance, and leadership of the finance and project accounting teams across multiple entities, with a focus on robust reporting, compliance, and continuous system improvements in a construction-focused environment.