Strategic Financial Controller — Path to Finance Director

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Loughton; 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

The Financial Controller role at Wallace Hind Selection is a commercial finance position in the building services and civil engineering sector. You will manage monthly group accounts, VAT returns, and lead the accounts team, with exposure to internal and external stakeholders.

The role offers a clear path to Finance Director in a growing, entrepreneurial construction company. Applicants should hold a recognised finance qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or a relevant degree, with strong strategic

Qualifications

• The ability to take an overall commercial view of the business and have an input into change and progression from a financial perspective.
• A finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or degree would be preferred.
• Experience with strategic planning and senior financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Compile monthly management accounts for the group of companies.
• Submit monthly VAT returns for the group.
• Line manage the Accounts Manager and staff.
• Engage with financial institutions and manage asset registers.
• Oversee procurement alignment with company accounts.
• Identify and implement tax efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Commercial finance mindset

Leadership & line management

Change & progression input

Financial institutions experience

Education

Finance qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Degree in finance or accounting

Job description

The Financial Controller role at Wallace Hind Selection is a commercial finance position in the building services and civil engineering sector. You will manage monthly group accounts, VAT returns, and lead the accounts team, with exposure to internal and external stakeholders.

The role offers a clear path to Finance Director in a growing, entrepreneurial construction company. Applicants should hold a recognised finance qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or a relevant degree, with strong strategic