Financial Controller

Sewell Moorhouse Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction business in Wakefield is seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance function. The successful candidate will be ACA qualified with significant post-qualification experience and will be responsible for driving financial controls, accurate reporting, and overseeing budgeting. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Over five years' post-qualified experience required.
• Preference for candidates with experience in the construction sector.
• Ability to deliver robust financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a growing Finance team based in Wakefield.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow.
• Conduct financial due diligence on new developments.

Skills

Financial controls development

Leadership

Team coaching and mentoring

Compliance with accounting standards

Construction industry experience

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job type: Perm

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

About the Role

Sewell Wallis is looking for a Financial Controller to join a growing and ambitious construction business based in Wakefield. You will be ACA qualified-ideally Big 4 trained-with over five years' post-qualified experience, and preferably have exposure to the construction sector.

The role involves leading and coaching the Finance team to deliver the best possible service, driving robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and overseeing budgeting, expenditure, and cash flow. You will also be responsible for implementing scalable systems and processes to support growth, reduce risk, and ensure reliable financial performance across the division.

What will you be doing?

• Act as a senior leadership team member with full autonomy over the finance function
• Lead and develop a growing Finance team based in Wakefield
• Coach and mentor direct reports to maximise performance and motivation
• Collaborate with other departments to drive efficiency and share best practices
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, expenditure, and cash flow with strong governance
• Deliver insightful management reporting and improve financial processes and controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements
• Manage the annual external audit and oversee tax strategy and compliance
• Enhance finance systems and procedures, including embedding the new ERP system
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes
• Conduct financial due diligence on new developments and refinancing opportunities

What skills are we looking for?

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant.
• Track record of developing robust financial controls and effective leadership within a high growth environment.
• Construction industry experience is advantageous.

What's on offer?

• A competitive salary depending on experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.