Financial Controller - Construction

Potensis; Oxford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Potensis is partnered with a respected property developer to recruit a Financial Controller who will sit on the management team and support growth.

You will oversee ledger, budgeting, reporting and tax matters while leading a finance team; ACA/CIMA/ACCA experience is essential.

This is a strong opportunity with a growing business and clear progression potential.

Qualifications

• ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Strong leadership with ability to mentor finance team.
• Proactive and flexible; cover Finance Director when needed.
• Technically proficient with attention to statutory & management reporting.
• Clear, collaborative communicator across all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Ledger management and monthly close; ensure timely reporting.
• Lead and develop finance team: management accountant and ledger supervisors.
• Budgeting and forecasting: annual budget, five-year plans, key inputs.
• Cost control and profitability: monitor costs and forecast construction spend.
• Statutory reporting and audit: liaise with auditors, prepare year-end accounts.
• Taxation and compliance: oversee VAT, payroll, and statutory duties.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Management accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA

Job description

Potensis is pleased to partner with a trusted and respected Property Developer who have developed an enviable reputation for consistently delivering complex developments across the London and South East for the last 40 years. Due to expansion, they are looking to attract and recruit a Financial Controller who can work as a key member of the managment team and help the business achieve its long term growth plans.

Responsibilities will include:

• Ledger Management and Monthly Reporting – manage month-end close process on a timely basis.
• Lead, Manage and Develop Operational Finance Team – lead, manage and develop a team of management accountant, subcontractor payment supervisor and purchase ledger supervisor.
• Budgeting & Forecasting – assist in preparing the annual budget, mid-year reforecasts, and five-year business plans with specific input on opening position, overheads, structure companies, tax, land and strategic businesses, and balance sheet items.
• Cost Control & Profitability – supervise the preparation of monthly cost and commitment reporting to support review and re-forecast of constructions cost, technical fees, sales & marketing costs and customer service costs.
• Statutory Reporting & Audit – act as lead contact for auditors and tax advisers during the year-end audit; prepare year-end statutory accounts and tax workbooks; co-ordinate final submissions to Companies House and HMRC.
• Taxation & Compliance – oversee preparation of VAT returns, liaise with tax advisors on TP and CIR, ensure timely QIPS payments, and manage compliance with payroll, P11Ds, CITB, and other statutory requirements.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications – ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Confident Leader & Mentor – a team-builder who can inspire and develop a finance team while delivering high-quality outputs under to planned deadlines.
• Proactive & Flexible – able to instil rigour in department processes whilst also able to anticipate challenges, adapt to change, and provide cover for the Finance Director where necessary.
• Technically Proficient & Detail-Oriented – a fully qualified accountant with excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy in statutory and management reporting.
• Clear & Collaborative Communicator – comfortable liaising across all levels of the business, from site teams to MD, investors, and external auditors.

This is an excellent opportunity with a growing business who can offer an excellent all-round package and realistic opportunities for future progression.