Financial Controller

Marks Sattin Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin Ltd seeks a highly skilled Financial Controller to oversee financial operations for two entities, including on-site construction projects. You will ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and efficient processes while collaborating with senior leadership.

The role emphasizes cash flow forecasting, payroll administration, and statutory compliance, with responsibilities across planning, operations, and reporting in a multi-entity environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in preparing and interpreting management accounts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and organisational ability.
• Proficiency with financial software (e.g., Sage) and advanced Excel skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present complex information effectively.
• Experience in a regulated or multi-entity environment is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rolling six-month cash flow forecasting and three-year forecasts with covenants.
• Manage daily bank reconciliations, invoicing, credit control and supplier reconciliations.
• Administer monthly payroll, pension auto-enrolment and statutory compliance.
• Prepare month-end/year-end accounts and support external audits.
• Monitor KPIs, report variances and handle CIS and VAT returns for development entity.
• Supervise project finance for development/construction and coordinate contract negotiations.
• Develop and implement improved financial processes and internal controls.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Management accounts

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Sage

Communication skills

Regulated/multi-entity experience

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-focused Financial Controller to oversee the full financial operations of the organisation, as well as those of an associated property development entity responsible for on-site construction projects.

Working closely with senior leadership, this role is essential for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong compliance, and efficient financial processes across both businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Prepare and maintain a rolling six-month cash flow forecast to support effective short-term financial control.
• Produce and monitor a three-year cash flow forecast, including covenant calculations and working capital assessments.

Daily & Monthly Financial Operations

• Complete daily bank reconciliations.
• Manage sales invoicing, credit control and account reconciliations.
• Oversee purchase ledger processing, supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs.
• Administer monthly payroll, including pension auto-enrolment and statutory compliance.
• Manage employee-related matters such as leave entitlement, sickness, statutory payments and wage compliance.
• Handle customer and supplier queries.
• Prepare daily financial updates for senior management.
• Complete monthly credit card reconciliations for both entities.

Reporting & Compliance

• Produce accurate month-end and year-end management, statutory and financial accounts.
• Support external audit requirements where applicable.
• Monitor monthly KPIs and report variances.
• Submit monthly CIS returns
• Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns for the development entity.

Project & Operational Support

• Monitor development and construction projects, including preparing financial drawdown information for external assessors.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, service providers and insurers.
• Develop and implement improved financial processes, systems and internal controls.
• Carry out additional tasks as required by senior leadership.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in preparing and interpreting management accounts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and organisational ability.
• Proficiency with financial software (e.g., Sage) and advanced Excel skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present complex information effectively.Experience in a regulated or multi-entity environment is beneficial but not essential.