Financial Controller

3 hours ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Walter Lilly Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to join our team at Walter Lilly, 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.

As our Financial Controller, 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.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Manage all aspects of financial services, including accounting, finance, payroll, and the parent company finance relationship.
  2. Enhance profitability and cost optimisation, as well as oversee cash flow management, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and risk management.
  3. 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 for this role, you will need to demonstrate:

  1. Appropriate professional qualifications, ACCA/ACA preferred.
  2. Meticulous accounting skills and knowledge of procedures.
  3. Positive and constructive outlook, with powerful analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  4. Ability to work effectively under time pressure with a hands-on approach.
  5. Excellent communication skills, with a flexible and approachable manner.
  6. Leadership skills and ability to coach non-financial managers.
  7. Experience within an established SME would be highly advantageous.
  8. High level of integrity and confidentiality.
  9. Champion high standards and attention to accuracy, compliance, and deadlines.
  10. Confidence in liaising with regulatory representatives and professionals in external organisations.
  11. Highly proactive approach.
  12. Strengths in information technology skills, particularly accounting packages, and systems.
  13. Experience in sourcing and implementing accounting systems would be advantageous.
  14. Extensive practical experience.
  15. Proven experience as a Finance Director in a similar-scale environment in the Construction sector.
  16. Experience of subsidiary accounting practices - desirable.
  17. Operating knowledge of COINS.
What We Offer

As a Financial Controller at Walter Lilly, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly skilled and experienced team, and to contribute to the success of a leading construction company. We offer a competitive salary, yearly discretionary performance bonus, car allowance, and a range of other benefits, including private medical insurance, personal accident cover, and a pension scheme.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. 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.



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