Financial Controller

7 days ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Walter Lilly Full time

About Walter Lilly

Walter Lilly is a leading provider of construction and maintenance services for luxurious residential homes, iconic landmarks, and state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities across the region.

Our History

We have a rich history of delivering unique projects developed over the last century, working with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK's most recognizable listed attractions to cutting-edge contemporary structures.

Our Mission

We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness, fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential.

The Role

We are seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the financial operations of the business, providing strategic and operational support to the Board of Directors. The successful candidate will ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organization by managing all aspects of financial services, including accounting, finance, payroll, and the parent company finance relationship.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enhance profitability and cost optimization
  • Oversee cash flow management, financial reporting, and analysis
  • Build effective relationships across the business
  • Provide advice to support department change initiatives and the delivery of new financial strategies, policies, and procedures

Requirements

  • 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 organizations
  • 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

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate the skills and experience outlined above. If you are a motivated and experienced financial professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.



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