Financial Controller - Construction Sector

CV Screen; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Free on-site parking

Job summary

CV Screen is recruiting an office-based Financial Controller in Rochdale, offering a salary up to £60,000 plus bonus and benefits. You will lead day-to-day financial control, deliver accurate reporting, and maintain robust controls while developing the finance team. This is a pathway toward a Finance Director role.

The role focuses on month-end close, forecasting, cash flow, and improving processes in a well-established construction business.

Qualifications

• Experience in month-end close and reporting.
• Strong cash flow forecasting and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling.
• VAT and CIS experience preferred.
• Experience in construction sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close with timely reports.
• Maintain strong control environment across reconciliations and journals.
• Analyse margins, overheads, working capital and project performance.
• Ensure VAT/CIS returns and audit schedules are accurate and timely.
• Lead and develop the finance team and improve systems.

Skills

Month-end close

Cash flow management

Forecasting

Excel advanced

VAT & CIS knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or QBE

Tools

Excel

Job description

Reference: 81099

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000/annum

Job Location: United Kingdom -- England -- North West England -- Greater Manchester -- Rochdale

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 16 October 2026

Financial Controller - Construction Sector

Rochdale

Salary to £60,000 + Benefits

CV Screen is delighted to be recruiting an office-based Financial Controller in Rochdale, paying up to £60,000 plus bonus and benefits, on behalf of a well-established business in the construction sector. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will lead the day-to-day financial control and reporting, make sure management information is accurate and commercially useful, and keep controls robust. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step towards a Finance Director role, with real scope to shape processes, develop a team and influence decisions across the business.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run the month-end and year-end close, producing timely management accounts, balance sheets and cash flow reports
• Keep a strong control environment, covering reconciliations, journals, accruals, fixed assets and revenue recognition
• Analyse margin, overheads, working capital and project performance, flagging risks and opportunities
• Make sure VAT and CIS returns, audit schedules and other statutory submissions are completed accurately and on time
• Lead, coach and develop the finance team while improving systems and reducing manual processes

What Experience is Required

• Qualified or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience, with at least two years in a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role
• Solid experience within the construction industry, including preparing VAT and CIS returns
• Strong month-end, forecasting and cash flow skills, with advanced Excel

Salary & Benefits

A salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience, along with a bonus scheme, company pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, a cycle to work scheme and free on-site parking.

Location

The role is office based in Rochdale. It is an easy commute from Oldham, Bury, Middleton, Littleborough, Milnrow and Whitworth.

Alternate Job Titles

• Finance Manager
• Group Financial Controller
• Senior Management Accountant
• Head of Finance