Financial Controller

IPS Finance; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Finance in Leeds is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead and develop the finance function within a growing construction group. You will own monthly reporting, consolidation across entities, cashflow planning and board level analysis.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, strong management accounting and hands-on use of financial systems. Immediate start is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience of working across multiple entities would be beneficial.
• Good understanding of controls, processes and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Group reporting and consolidation across multiple entities.
• Cash flow forecasting and management.
• Preparation of Board reports and financial analysis.
• Budgeting, forecasting and business planning.
• Management of year-end accounts and audit processes.
• VAT, PAYE and CIS returns.
• Supporting lender and external stakeholder relationships.
• Improving financial controls, processes and reporting.
• Developing KPI reporting and providing commercial insight to senior management.

Skills

Strong Excel

Attention to detail

Hands-on

Commercial acumen

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Financial systems

ERP, consolidation software

Job description

We are working with a successful and growing construction group based in Leeds, which is looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to strengthen and develop its finance function. The role reports to the Financial Director. This is a broad, hands‑on role offering the opportunity to take ownership of financial reporting, controls and processes within a growing business. It will suit a technically strong accountant, potentially someone who has trained in practice before moving into industry.

The Role

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Group reporting and consolidation across multiple entities
• Cash flow forecasting and management
• Preparation of Board reports and financial analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting and business planning
• Management of year-end accounts and audit processes
• VAT, PAYE and CIS returns
• Supporting lender and external stakeholder relationships
• Improving financial controls, processes and reporting
• Identifying opportunities to automate and improve the efficiency of the finance function
• Developing KPI reporting and providing commercial insight to senior management
• Supporting the wider finance team with day‑to‑day accounting where required

About You

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Experience of working across multiple entities would be beneficial
• Good understanding of controls, processes and financial systems
• Strong Excel and IT skills
• Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail
• A hands‑on individual who is happy to get involved in the detail

Immediate start available for the right candidate.