Senior Financial Controller - Construction Finance Lead

GBR Recruitment Limited; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

5% employer pension contribution

34 days holiday

Job summary

GBR Recruitment Ltd partners with a growing SME construction company to recruit an experienced Financial Controller who will head the finance & accounts function. You will oversee day-to-day accounting, reporting and internal controls, lead two direct reports, and report to the Directors.

The role covers accounts payable/receivable, payroll, inventory, revenue recognition, month-end and year-end closes, statutory statements, and budgeting/forecasting to support SMT decisions.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/AAT) are desirable.
• Experience in finance, internal/external audit or financial control is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and solid understanding of accounting standards needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements with accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure statutory compliance including pensions, CIS, PAYE, VAT, corporation tax and financial reporting standards.
• Analyse financial results to identify trends and opportunities for performance improvement.
• Lead and develop the finance team and support department managers with financial guidance.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital to ensure liquidity.
• Oversee internal controls and risk reporting; drive process improvements and automation.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA/AAT professional qualification

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

GBR Recruitment Ltd partners with a growing SME construction company to recruit an experienced Financial Controller who will head the finance & accounts function. You will oversee day-to-day accounting, reporting and internal controls, lead two direct reports, and report to the Directors.

The role covers accounts payable/receivable, payroll, inventory, revenue recognition, month-end and year-end closes, statutory statements, and budgeting/forecasting to support SMT decisions.