Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Infrastructure Business
East Sussex | Permanent | Full-Time
We are recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller to join an established and growing infrastructure business based in East Sussex.
This is a key role within the finance function, offering an experienced Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant the opportunity to take ownership of the full finance operation and work closely with senior management.
You will be responsible for month-end, management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and team management, while providing valuable commercial insight to support the continued growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Own the full month-end and management accounts process
Prepare accurate monthly financial and management reports
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
Manage cashflow forecasting and working capital
Analyse financial performance, costs, margins and variances
Maintain robust financial controls and balance sheet reconciliations
Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
Manage, support and develop the finance team
Provide commercial financial analysis to senior management
Work closely with operational teams across infrastructure projects
Monitor project costs, profitability and financial performance
Liaise with external accountants, auditors and professional advisers
Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting and controlsAbout You
We're looking for a hands-on and commercially minded Financial Controller who can take ownership and hit the ground running.
You'll ideally have:
Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant
Strong month-end, management accounts and financial reporting experience
Experience with budgets, forecasting and cashflow management
Previous responsibility for managing or developing a finance team
Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge
Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
Experience working within infrastructure, construction, civil engineering, utilities, engineering or another project-based business
The ability to work confidently with senior management and operational teams
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified/part-qualified is desirable, although strong relevant experience will be consideredThe Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist infrastructure business where you will have genuine ownership of the finance function and the opportunity to influence financial performance, reporting and future business growth.
If you're an experienced Financial Controller looking for a senior finance role within an established infrastructure, construction or engineering business in East Sussex, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential conversation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed