Financial Controller
Hemel Hempstead £70-80k pa
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a well-established and growing organisation within the building construction sector. With a strong history of organic growth, the business is continuing to scale and is now looking to strengthen its finance function with a hands‑on and commercially aware hire.
Based in Hemel Hempstead, this role will report directly into an experienced CFO, offering both exposure and progression within a dynamic building and construction sector environment.
The Financial Controller will take ownership of the day‑to‑day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, control, and insight across the business while supporting wider strategic decision‑making.
What you'll be doing
- Overseeing all day‑to‑day finance operations, ensuring robust financial controls
- Managing the month‑end and year‑end close processes
- Producing accurate and timely management accounts
- Leading budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Managing cash flow, working capital, and financial planning
- Overseeing transactional finance, including AP, AR, and payroll
- Supporting the CFO with strategic financial analysis and reporting
- Driving process improvements and enhancing financial systems
- Acting as a key point of contact for auditors and external advisors
What we're looking for
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent experience
- Previous experience operating as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role
- Background within the construction sector or a similar project‑based environment
- Strong technical accounting knowledge alongside commercial awareness
- Hands‑on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally
- Experience managing or developing finance teams
- Confident communicator able to work closely with senior stakeholders
What's on offer
- Salary of £70,000 - £80,000 per annum
- Opportunity to work closely with an experienced CFO and senior leadership team
- A role with genuine scope to influence and improve financial processes
- Clear progression potential as the business continues to grow
- Stable, growing environment with a strong track record in the construction sector
- Based in Hemel Hempstead with flexibility where appropriate
This Financial Controller position is ideal for someone looking to take ownership of a finance function within a growing business, while gaining valuable exposure to strategic decision‑making in the Building and construction sector.
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