Financial Controller

SF Recruitment; Major's Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilding developer in Major's Green is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and provide strategic insights to the senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong skills in financial management, business partnering, and team leadership. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a high-growth business poised for expansion.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial operations, management accounts, and budgeting.
• Proven ability to implement financial controls and processes.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day financial operations and management accounts.
• Business-partner with Land, Construction, and Sales teams.
• Oversee statutory reporting and compliance processes.

Skills

Financial management

Business partnering

Team leadership

Strategic insight

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Financial Controller - Housebuilding

The Opportunity

Are you a commercially minded finance leader ready to play a pivotal role in a rapidly scaling housebuilding business? We're partnering exclusively with an ambitious, high-growth developer seeking a Financial Controller to strengthen their leadership team and help shape the next phase of expansion.

This is a rare chance to join a dynamic, forward-thinking housebuilder with a strong land pipeline, and a culture built on collaboration and pace. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the finance function, driving accuracy, insight, and operational excellence as the business continues its impressive growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all day-to-day financial operations, including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.

Business-partner closely with Land, Construction and Sales teams to support key decisions and profitability analysis.

Implement and enhance financial controls, processes, and systems to support scale.

Oversee statutory reporting, audit processes and compliance requirements.

Lead and develop a small, high-performing finance team.

Provide clear, strategic insight to senior leadership on performance, risks and opportunities.

Support scenario modelling, investment appraisals and land viability assessments.

About You

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) wit...