Financial Controller (£10m SME Construction & Manufacturing)

Arlington Resource Management Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business near Ilford, Essex is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to manage a finance team and report directly to the Owners. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day finance functions, prepare month-end accounts, and manage cash flow. This role demands a proven financial management background, ideally in the construction or manufacturing sector. The position offers a salary in the range of £60-65,000, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles.
• Experience in the construction or manufacturing sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a small finance team.
• Prepare month-end accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Manage VAT, CIS and payroll.

Skills

Financial management

Team management

Cash flow management

Education

Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Financial Controller / Head of Finance - our client near Ilford, Essex / East London, is a successful well established business at the forefront of its niche in Construction and Manufacturing, turnover £10m, servicing a range of high profile projects and businesses. (Salary £60-65,000 negotiable)

The company is seeking an experienced hands-on Financial Controller / Head of Finance, to manage a small team and report to the Owner/Directors. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of two staff in accounts
• Responsibility for the day to day finance function
• Preparation of month end accounts and analysis
• Cash flow and working capital management
• Produce forecasts for the bank and management
• Liaise with surveyors re CVRs and retentions
• VAT, CIS and weekly and monthly payroll
• Management of credit insurance and pension fund
• Liaise with external accountant re final accounts, tax etc

Qualifications

The company is looking for an experienced Accountant, either qualified or qualified by experience, a previous Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Finance Manager, ideally from a similar sector, keen to join a well-established privately-owned business in a long term stable role. The office is commutable from East London, South Hertfordshire, M25, A406, A13 and A12 in Essex.