Financial Controller

Role: Financial Controller

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Sector: Property Development & Real Estate

We are currently partnering with a premier property developer based in Birmingham to recruit a commercial, hands-on Financial Controller. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the financial strategy, accounting operations, and project reporting for a dynamic and growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage the day-to-day finance function, including full management accounts preparation, cash flow forecasting, and annual budgeting.

* Oversee project accounting, site-by-site development appraisals, and cost-to-complete variance analysis.

* Deliver accurate monthly reporting packages and commercial insights for board-level review.

* Manage tax compliance, statutory reporting, VAT, and CIS submissions relevant to property developments.

* Ensure robust financial controls, governance, and audit trails across all active projects.

* Serve as the key point of contact for external auditors, banking partners, and key stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

* Essential: Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager within the property development, real estate, or construction sector.

* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent experience).

* Strong technical understanding of development finance, project accounting, and UK tax regulations relevant to real estate.

* Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with industry-standard accounting software.

* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business advice.

If you possess the required property sector experience and are ready to drive financial strategy for a leading Birmingham developer, please submit your CV to arrange a confidential conversation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed