Financial Controller

Financial Controller
Construction / Engineering / Project-Based Accounting – London / Remote
£55,000 – £70,000 Remote Working | Growing SME

Finance professionals with experience in construction, engineering, building services or project-based environments will find a broad and commercially focused Financial Controller opportunity within a privately owned and growing business.

This is a hands-on role with full ownership of the finance function across a small group of entities, supporting a business delivering projects across the South East and the wider UK. The role combines financial control, project-based accounting and commercial support, making it well suited to someone who understands the dynamics of a project-led businesses.

Whilst the role is primarily remote it may require attendance at some meetings in London / South East. The role will require an effective business communicator who can confidently engage with Directors and non-financial stakeholders.

The Financial Controller Role

As Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for the finance function, supporting both day-to-day operations and play a key role in supporting the Directors with longer-term business growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts and annual budget pack
• Production of statutory accounts and liaison with external accountants
• Managing project-based accounting to include costing and financial overview of individual and multiple projects across varying sites.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Overseeing bookkeeping, VAT and general compliance processes including supervision of one team member.
• Managing cash flow, working capital and financial controls
• Supporting group reporting across two entities including consolidation
• Acting as a key finance partner to Directors and operational teams

Systems & Process Development

A key part of the role initially will involve improving financial processes and supporting the transition to a cloud-based accounting system (Xero).

Experience of systems implementation, migration or optimisation will be highly beneficial.

About You

You will have experience working in a construction, engineering or project-based business ideally gained in an owner managed / SME environment.

Suitable candidates will typically have:

• Experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior finance lead within an SME
• Strong understanding of project accounting and cost-based reporting
• Experience preparing management accounts and supporting business decision-making
• Confidence working directly with Directors and non-financial stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, particularly within a remote working environment
• Experience with cloud-based systems (Xero preferred)
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (preferred). Applications from QBE Accountants are also welcome. 
• Candidates must be UK-based with full right to work. 

What’s on Offer

• £55,000 – £70,000 salary depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + pension
• Remote working with occasional travel to the South East
• Opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function
• Involvement in systems improvement and business growth
• A growing, privately owned business environment

Location

Remote role with a preference for candidates based in London, Surrey or the South East, with occasional travel required.

Next Steps

If you are a Financial Controller with construction or project-based accounting experience looking for a new opportunity, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today or contact Fletcher George Recruitment for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to suitable candidates within 48 hours.

Fletcher George is an inclusive financial recruitment agency acting as an employment agency, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to supporting diversity and helping professionals thrive in their careers.