Financial Controller (SME Construction & Manufacturing)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and manufacturing sector is seeking a Financial Controller to manage their finance team and oversee all financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, preferably in the construction or manufacturing industries, and will be responsible for ensuring the financial health of the business. This is a stable long-term role with a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as Financial Controller or Finance Manager.
• Ideally from construction or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong understanding of finance functions and team management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of two staff in accounts.
• Manage day-to-day finance function including month-end accounts.
• Produce forecasts and manage cash flow.

Skills

Financial Management

Team Leadership

Cash Flow Management

Forecasting

VAT and Payroll Management

Education

Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience

Job description

Financial Controller - 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:

• 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

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