Financial Controller: Path to Finance Director

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Irchester; 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 working with a well-established building and civil engineering business seeking an ambitious Financial Controller in Northamptonshire. You’ll shape commercial strategy and lead finance teams, with a clear route to Finance Director as the business grows.

You’ll manage monthly accounts, VAT, asset registers, procurement alignment, and risk/controls, while engaging with external lenders and internal stakeholders to drive profitability and growth.

Qualifications

• A finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or degree would be preferred.
• Input into change and progression from a financial perspective.
• Demonstrated strategic planning experience.
• Strong communication skills for local and group level.
• Experience of legal, personnel, health & safety and company secretarial issues.

Responsibilities

• Compiling monthly management accounts for a group of companies.
• Complete and submit monthly VAT returns for the group of companies.
• Line management of the Accounts Manager and staff.
• Dealing with financial institutions.
• Management of Asset register.
• Overview of procurement ensuring alignment with company accounts.
• Identify and implement strategic tax efficiency to maximise available relief and investment opportunities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Commercial acumen

Finance leadership

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Finance qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or degree

Job description

Wallace Hind Selection is working with a well-established building and civil engineering business seeking an ambitious Financial Controller in Northamptonshire. You’ll shape commercial strategy and lead finance teams, with a clear route to Finance Director as the business grows.

You’ll manage monthly accounts, VAT, asset registers, procurement alignment, and risk/controls, while engaging with external lenders and internal stakeholders to drive profitability and growth.