Finance Controller

Building Careers UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manchester-based opportunity

Senior role with influence over財cials

Supportive and entrepreneurial working

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking a Financial Controller in Manchester to lead day-to-day financial operations, provide accurate management information, and support senior management with commercial and financial decision-making.

The role suits a hands-on professional in a growing, entrepreneurial environment across construction, property and related activities, with responsibility for budgets, reporting and system improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Financial Controller or similar role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience in construction, property, development or project-based environments.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Budgets, forecasts and cash flow management.
• Knowledge of WIP, project accounting and cost control.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day financial management and accounting functions.
• 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.
• Supporting year-end accounts and external audits.

Skills

Excel

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Education

ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Financial Controller

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.

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

• 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

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.