Financial Controller

Adele Carr; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy in Warrington is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial operations, including budgeting, cashflow management, and producing management accounts. The ideal candidate will have essential experience in the construction industry, along with strong leadership skills in developing finance teams. This role requires strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and accounting software. The role offers competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role.
• Construction industry experience is essential.
• Proven ability to manage cashflow, budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including AP/AR, payroll, banking.
• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Strong experience producing management accounts

Excellent numeracy and financial reporting skills

Strong IT skills: Microsoft Office

Experience managing and developing a finance team

Understanding of payroll processes

Advanced Excel skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths minimum

A Levels or equivalent

Preferably Qualified

Tools

Sage 50

Eque² Construct

Deltek

Job description

Job Description & Job Specification

Financial Controller

Reports to: Finance Director
Direct Reports: 2 x Finance Assistants
Location: Warrington (Head Office)
Contract Type: Full‑time

Main Purpose of the Role

The Financial Controller is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day financial operations of the business, producing accurate management accounts and financial reports, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and managing cashflow. The role also includes developing and leading the finance team to support the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including AP/AR, payroll, banking and general ledger activity
• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and financial statements
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal financial controls
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes and monitor performance against budget
• Manage company cashflow, working capital and liquidity; identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support operational and strategic decision‑making
• Support year‑end processes and external audits
• Oversee VAT returns, Corporation Tax submissions and regulatory filings
• Work closely with project managers and department heads on financial performance, costs and margins
• Maintain finance systems and ensure all records are accurate and up to date
• Develop, mentor and lead the finance team, supporting a high‑performance culture
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, controls and procedures
• Represent Britplas professionally and maintain excellent internal/external customer service
• Perform any additional duties reasonably requested by management

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role (Group environment advantageous)
• Construction industry experience is essential
• Manufacturing industry experience desirable
• Strong experience producing management accounts
• Experience managing year‑end processes and audits
• Proven ability to manage cashflow, budgeting and forecasting

Qualifications & Skills

• GCSE English and Maths minimum (or equivalent)
• A Levels or equivalent
• Preferably Qualified
• Strong IT skills: Microsoft Office (intermediate), advanced Excel
• Experience using accounting software; Sage 50, Eque² Construct or Deltek an advantage
• Understanding of payroll processes
• Excellent numeracy and financial reporting skills
• Experience managing and developing a finance team
• Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle

Personal Attributes

• Organised, reliable and trustworthy
• Flexible and able to adapt to varying workload demands
• High attention to detail with strong accuracy
• Professional and takes pride in work
• Strong communicator able to present reports confidently to senior management and the Board
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn