Financial Director

3 weeks ago

Fairfield Greater London, United Kingdom Walter Lilly Full time
Financial Director – Construction
Croydon, South London
Who Is Walter Lilly?
Walter Lilly is a premier provider of construction and maintenance services for luxurious residential homes, iconic landmark and heritage buildings, and state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities across London and the Home Counties.
This year, the Company celebrates its 100th anniversary since our establishment in 1924.
Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects developed over the last century, we work with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK’s most recognisable listed attractions to cutting-edge contemporary structures.
We now seek a Financial Director to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.
The Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Yearly discretionary performance bonus in December
- Car allowance plus reasonable travel expenses
- 26 days’ annual leave per annum increasing with service plus Bank Holidays
- Two paid volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, personal accident cover
- Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- High-quality training and continuous personal development opportunities
- Reimbursement of fees for one relevant professional body membership
- Flexible and hybrid working patterns where appropriate
- Fresh fruit, a monthly team meal, social events, and long service rewards
- Cycle to work and electric car leasing schemes
The Culture
At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration. We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.
Walter Lilly is committed to looking after its people and offers a range of health-related benefits including wellbeing days, an Employee Assistance Programme and support from in-house trained Mental Health First Aiders. We are also passionate about improving the local communities in which we operate, targeting tangible social value outcomes that make a meaningful difference to everyday lives and the environment.
The Role
As our Finance Director, you’ll oversee the financial operations of the business.
Providing strategic and operational support to the Board of Directors, you’ll ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation by managing all aspects of financial services, including accounting, finance, payroll and the parent company finance relationship.
You’ll enhance profitability and cost optimisation, as well as overseeing cash flow management, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and risk management.
Additionally, you’ll build effective relationships across the business, providing advice to support department change initiatives and the delivery of new financial strategies, policies and procedures.
About You
To be considered as our Finance Director, you will need to demonstrate:
- Appropriate professional qualifications, ACCA/ACA preferred
- Meticulous accounting skills and knowledge of procedures
- Positive and constructive outlook, with powerful analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively under time pressure with a hands-on approach
- Excellent communication skills, with a flexible and approachable manner
- Leadership skills and ability to coach non-financial managers
- Experience within an established SME would be highly advantageous
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Champion high standards and attention to accuracy, compliance, and deadlines
- Confidence in liaising with regulatory representatives and professionals in external organisations
- Highly proactive approach
- Strengths in information technology skills, particularly accounting packages, and systems
- Experience in sourcing and implementing accounting systems would be advantageous
- Extensive practical experience
- Proven experience as a Finance Director in a similar-scale environment in the Construction sector
- Experience of subsidiary accounting practices - desirable
- Operating knowledge of COINS
Other organisations may refer to this role as Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, Finance Executive, Director of Financial Planning, Finance and Operations Director, or Financial Strategy Director.
How to Apply
So, if your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest projects appeals to you, please reach out via the button shown.
Your application will be processed by Walter Lilly and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out

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