Finance Controller

Financial Controller

Location - Manchester

Salary/Package - £50,000 - £65,000 + Package

About the Company

Our client is a growing and diversified Manchester-based group operating across construction, property development, facilities management, fire systems, waste management, scaffolding and concrete.

The business has grown into a multi-division organisation with a strong focus on quality, innovation and sustainable growth. Its construction and property operations deliver high-quality developments, while the wider group provides specialist services across the built environment.

Due to continued growth, the business is looking to strengthen its finance function with an experienced Financial Controller who can take ownership of key financial controls, reporting and commercial finance processes.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, providing accurate management information and supporting senior management with commercial and financial decision-making.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working within a growing, entrepreneurial environment and is comfortable operating across multiple areas of a diverse business.

Key Responsibilities

Overseeing the day-to-day financial management and accounting function

Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reporting

Producing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections

Managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls

Monitoring working capital and cash flow

Overseeing purchase and sales ledger processes

Managing VAT, CIS and other statutory financial requirements

Supporting year-end accounts and external audit processes

Providing financial analysis and commercial insight to senior management

Monitoring project and company performance

Supporting cost control and margin analysis across construction and development activities

Managing WIP and project-related financial information

Reviewing financial systems and improving internal processes and controls

Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the group

Working closely with operational and commercial teams

Supporting senior leadership with financial planning and decision-making

Managing and developing members of the finance team where required

Assisting with wider business improvement and finance projects

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Financial Controller will ideally have:

Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Experience within construction, property, development or another project-based environment

Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience

Experience with budgets, forecasts and cash flow management

Good understanding of WIP, project accounting and cost control

Strong Excel and financial systems skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Commercially minded approach with the ability to provide meaningful financial insight

Ability to work independently within a growing business

ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification would be advantageous, although strong relevant experience will also be considered

What's on Offer

£50,000 - £65,000 salary + package

Manchester-based opportunity

Growing and diversified group

Exposure across construction, property and wider built-environment businesses

Senior role with genuine influence over financial performance

Opportunity to improve systems, controls and reporting

Long-term career progression

Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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