Financial Controller

CMA Recruitment Group is working on an exclusive basis with a well-established and growing group to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a broad, hands-on role, ideal for a commercially minded accountant who thrives in complex, project-led environments.

You’ll take ownership of financial control, month-end reporting, contract accounting, cashflow management and team leadership across multiple divisions and group companies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Financial Controller who wants to combine operational involvement with strategic oversight in a project-driven business.

What will the Financial Controller role involve?

• Full ownership of month-end close and production of management accounts, providing clear insight into contract and project performance
• Oversight of balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany and contract accounting, ensuring accurate project cost and revenue recognition
• Management of transactional finance, including ledgers, subcontractor payments, payroll, VAT, CIS and day-to-day financial control
• Cashflow forecasting and liquidity management, with a focus on project cash requirements, and driving process and reporting improvements
• Leading and developing a finance team of 10, while building strong relationships with project managers, senior leaders, auditors and other key stakeholders

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience in a Financial Controller or similar role
• Hands-on experience in a construction, engineering or contracting-led environment
• Strong knowledge of contract accounting, FRS102, VAT, PAYE/NI, CIS, payroll compliance and multi-entity reporting
• Advanced Excel and systems skills, with experience improving reporting tools and financial processes
• Confident leader with experience coaching and developing teams and communicating financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholder

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Controller:

• High-impact, visible position across a complex, multi-division group
• Real influence over financial controls, reporting and project performance
• Opportunity to shape and develop the finance function and team
• Competitive benefits package and bonus potential

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