Financial Controller

Office Angels; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller in London Bridge. The role involves overseeing financial management for architectural projects, ensuring compliance with NEC4 contracts, and generating financial reports. Candidates should have substantial experience in financial management within the architecture, engineering, or construction sectors, as well as strong numerical and communication skills. This position offers a salary between £50,000 and £58,000 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Bike to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Training and professional development opportunities

Agile and flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management within the architecture, engineering, or construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to explain financial matters to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, monitoring, and reporting across multiple architectural projects.
• Ensure compliance with NEC4 contract requirements.
• Prepare, review, and approve project budgets and cash flow projections.
• Monitor actual vs. forecast expenditure and implement corrective actions.
• Provide advice on commercial matters to mitigate financial risks.
• Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports for management.

Skills

Financial management experience

Knowledge of NEC4 contracts

Proficiency in CMap or similar tools

Numerical and analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

CMap

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: London Bridge (hybrid, 3 days in the office)Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 + excellent benefits

Join Our Team as a Financial Controller!

Our client, a professional, well-established and successful architectural firm, is on the lookout for an experienced Financial Controller to join their team in London Bridge, working on a prestigious and exciting new project

What You'll Do:

As the Financial Controller, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial management and reporting of architectural projects delivered under NEC4 contracts. Your expertise will ensure financial compliance, cost control, and profitability while providing strategic insights to support project managers and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial planning, monitoring, and reporting across multiple architectural projects
• Ensure compliance with NEC4 contract requirements, including payment applications and cost forecasting
• Prepare, review, and approve project budgets and cash flow projections
• Monitor actual vs. forecast expenditure, investigating variances and implementing corrective actions
• Interpret and apply NEC4 contractual clauses to financial processes
• Provide advice on commercial matters to mitigate financial risks
• Lead financial processes ensuring accurate project setup, budgeting, and reporting
• Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management and stakeholders

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in financial management within the architecture, engineering, or construction sector
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts
• Proficiency in CMap or similar project management/ERP tools
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills to explain financial matters to non-financial stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

In addition to a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £58,000, our client offers a vibrant working environment with fantastic perks including

• Bike to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Health insurance
• Employee discounts
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Agile and flexible working

Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from London Bridge train station, this is an incredible opportunity for those looking to elevate their career while contributing to meaningful projects.

If you're ready to bring your financial expertise to a company that values heritage and innovation, we'd love to hear from you!

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