Senior Financial Controller - Lead Finance & Controls

GBR Recruitment Limited; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

5% employer pension contribution

34 days holiday

Job summary

GBR Recruitment Ltd are partnering with a growing SME in the construction sector to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance and accounts function. You will manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting and internal controls, and build a small team reporting to the Directors.

The role covers month-end and year-end close, statutory reporting, budgeting and forecasting, plus compliance and process improvement. Flexible benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a finance team.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Strong internal controls and compliance knowledge.
• Construction sector experience advantageous but not essential.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & review monthly & annual financial statements ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including pensions, CIS, PAYE, VAT, corporation tax and financial reporting standards.
• Analyse financial results, identifying trends & opportunities to improve business performance & support decision-making.
• Lead & develop the finance team.
• Provide financial support and guidance to departmental managers across the business.
• Monitor daily cash flow & working capital to ensure liquidity.
• Assess internal controls & report on risks and actions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement & automation in accounting workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

GBR Recruitment Ltd are partnering with a growing SME in the construction sector to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance and accounts function. You will manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting and internal controls, and build a small team reporting to the Directors.

The role covers month-end and year-end close, statutory reporting, budgeting and forecasting, plus compliance and process improvement. Flexible benefits apply.