Financial Controller - Path to Finance Dir (Construction)

Wallace Hind Selection; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

DIS x 3

25 Days Holiday + Stats

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking an ambitious Financial Controller for a well established building and civil engineering business in Northamptonshire. The role offers a clear path to Finance Director and exposure to a growing, entrepreneurial construction company.

You will lead a commercially focused finance function, compile monthly management accounts, manage VAT, supervise staff, liaise with banks, and drive tax efficiency while maintaining controls and procurement alignment.

Qualifications

• A finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or degree would be preferred, though QBE is welcome.
• Ability to take an overall commercial view of the business and provide input into change.
• Wealth of strategic planning experience.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence at local and group level.
• Experience of legal, personnel, health & safety and company secretarial issues.

Responsibilities

• Compile monthly management accounts for a group of companies.
• Complete and submit monthly VAT returns for the group.
• Line manage the Accounts Manager and accounts staff.
• Deal with financial institutions.
• Manage the asset register.
• Oversee procurement to ensure alignment with accounts.
• Identify and implement strategic tax efficiency opportunities.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Commercial/financial acumen

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Legal & compliance knowledge

Education

Finance qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or degree

Job description

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking an ambitious Financial Controller for a well established building and civil engineering business in Northamptonshire. The role offers a clear path to Finance Director and exposure to a growing, entrepreneurial construction company.

You will lead a commercially focused finance function, compile monthly management accounts, manage VAT, supervise staff, liaise with banks, and drive tax efficiency while maintaining controls and procurement alignment.