Senior Financial Controller - Lead Finance & Controls

The CFO HQ; Gainsborough CP; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

5% employer pension contribution

34 days holiday

Job summary

The CFO HQ in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to head the finance and accounts function in a growing SME construction business. You will manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls, with two direct reports and reporting to the Directors.

You will oversee month-end and year-end closings, statutory filings, budgeting and forecasting, and drive process improvements across accounting workflows.

Qualifications

• Executive level finance professional with responsibility for the finance & accounts function.
• Experience leading a small team in finance and reporting to directors.
• Strong understanding of statutory requirements and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & review monthly & annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee statutory compliance including pensions, CIS, PAYE, VAT, corporation tax & financial reporting standards.
• Analyse financial results to identify trends and opportunities to improve performance.
• Lead and develop the finance team to deliver timely reporting and insights.
• Provide financial support to department managers and monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Assess internal controls and report on risks and actions; drive process improvements and automation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Education

AAT (fully qualified)

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

The CFO HQ in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to head the finance and accounts function in a growing SME construction business. You will manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls, with two direct reports and reporting to the Directors.

You will oversee month-end and year-end closings, statutory filings, budgeting and forecasting, and drive process improvements across accounting workflows.