Financial Controller — Construction to Finance Director

Wallace Hind Talent Solutions; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

DIS x 3

25 days holiday

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection is recruiting a Financial Controller for a well‑established building and civil engineering group in Northamptonshire. The role offers a clear route to Finance Director as the company pursues aggressive growth and entrepreneurial progression.

You will lead a commercial finance function, oversee monthly management accounts, VAT, asset registers and payroll interfaces, while developing strategic plans to maximise value and efficiency across sites.

Qualifications

• Finance qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or degree preferred; QBE considered.
• Strong strategic planning experience and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for group of companies.
• Submit monthly VAT returns for group of companies.
• Line management of Accounts staff.
• Liaise with financial institutions.
• Oversee asset register management.
• Ensure procurement aligns with company accounts and controls.
• Identify and implement tax efficiency opportunities.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Finance qualification or QBE

Strategic planning

Commercial finance

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

Wallace Hind Selection is recruiting a Financial Controller for a well‑established building and civil engineering group in Northamptonshire. The role offers a clear route to Finance Director as the company pursues aggressive growth and entrepreneurial progression.

You will lead a commercial finance function, oversee monthly management accounts, VAT, asset registers and payroll interfaces, while developing strategic plans to maximise value and efficiency across sites.