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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller to join our team at Walter Lilly. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the business, providing strategic and operational support to the Board of Directors, and ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.

• Manage all aspects of financial services, including accounting, finance, payroll, and the parent company finance relationship.
• Enhance profitability and cost optimisation, as well as oversee cash flow management, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and risk management.
• Build effective relationships across the business, providing advice to support department change initiatives and the delivery of new financial strategies, policies, and procedures.

• 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.

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. We are 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. We are 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.