Financial Controller Lead

1 month ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom JS Recruitment UK LTD Full time

JS Recruitment UK LTD is partnering exclusively with a £17 million turnover SME operating in the construction industry near Wakefield. They require a commercially astute, senior financial leader to oversee financial operations across the group.

The successful candidate will be head of the finance department, managing a team of three and responsible for ensuring financial compliance, preparing management accounts, board reports, intercompany cashflow management, forecasting, and processing payroll.

This role requires a confident professional with strong analytical skills to strategically guide a finance department within a growing group of companies.

What's On Offer:

  • A competitive salary of £75,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private medical cover
  • 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
  • A defined route for progression to finance director (within 18 months if desired)

Responsibilities as Group Financial Controller:

  • Financial Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, standards, and policies
  • KPI & Policy Management: Develop and manage KPIs, SLAs, and company policies related to remuneration, expenses, and procurement
  • Team Leadership: Lead and support the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare and review management accounts, P&L statements, balance sheets, and forecasts
  • Cash Flow Management: Oversee daily cash flow reporting and ensure financial stability
  • WIP & P&L Analysis: Generate and analyse project profitability reports
  • Accounting Systems: Manage company accounting systems, including SAGE 50 and related platforms
  • Bank Reconciliation & Journals: Perform bank reconciliations and apportionment journaling
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar financial controller role, preferably in construction
  • Proficiency in SAGE 50 and other financial management software and Advanced MS Excel knowledge
  • Proven experience in leading and managing a finance team


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