Financial Controller

ACCA Careers; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in West Yorkshire is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and implement financial controls. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven experience, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of financial reporting. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression and professional development

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar financial controller or senior finance role, ideally within the construction contracting or M&E sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and compliance.
• Hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain strong financial control systems and processes across all departments.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors to support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts.

Skills

Contract accounting skills

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience

Experience in a similar financial controller or senior finance role

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: West Yorkshire

Type: Full Time

About US

We are a growing and dynamic mechanical and electrical "M&E" contracting company operating across the UK delivering high-quality engineering solutions across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. With a reputation for technical excellence and project delivery, we are seeking a hands on technical strong Financial Controller to support our continue growth and ensure sound financial management across the business.

Role Overview

As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, implementing robust financial controls, and delivering accurate and timely management accounts. Contract accounting skills are essential. You will play a key role in driving financial discipline and supporting strategic decision-making across the business. You will be the key provider of financial information and analysis to the join managing directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain strong financial control systems and processes across all departments.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors to support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax obligations, and internal policies.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations AP,AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, and job costing.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to senior management team to support commercial decision-making.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Continuously improve financial reporting systems and tools to support operational efficiency.
• Manage relationships with banks, insurers, and other key financial stakeholders.
• Oversee, train and support the existing accounts team.
  
  

Key Requirements

• Qualified accountant ( ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience in a similar financial controller or senior finance role, ideally within the construction contracting or M&E sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and compliance.
• Hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing management accounts and working with external auditors.
• Proficient in accounting software ( e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero) and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams.
• Organised, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

What We Offer

• Ideal position for first Financial Controller Role.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the finance function in a growing business.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Career progression and professional development.