Financial Controller

UBT; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Midlands is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and lead the finance team. This pivotal role involves ensuring robust financial controls and insightful reporting, contributing significantly to business strategy and performance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in the construction sector, ready to make a real impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for career growth

Autonomy in shaping the finance function

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.
• Strong background in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations including budgeting and cash flow management.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage and mentor a small finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Compliance

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

UBT Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

UBT Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

This range is provided by UBT. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Location: Midlands – Leicester / Loughborough area

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

40 hours – flexible on times

Are you a qualified and driven finance professional with experience in the construction sector? We’re looking for an ambitious Financial Controller to join a growing business in the heart of the Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal role where you can make a real impact on business strategy and performance.

About the Role:

As Financial Controller, you’ll take full ownership of the company’s financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, insightful reporting, and effective leadership of the finance team. Reporting directly to the board, you will play a key role in shaping the financial direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Manage and mentor a small finance team, fostering growth and high performance
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and tax requirements
• Collaborate with project managers and operational leads to track costs and maximise profitability
• Drive process improvements and implement strong internal controls
• Support strategic decision-making with timely financial insight and analysis

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role
• Strong background in the construction industry or related sectors
• Confident leader with people management experience
• Commercially astute with a hands-on approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £60,000 – £70,000, depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a dynamic, growing company with a strong pipeline of projects
• Autonomy to shape and lead the finance function

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Construction

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