Financial Controller

Vertex Associates are proud to be partnering with a leading London-based construction business in hiring a Financial Controller on a permanent basis. This is a hybrid position which consists of 4 days per week in the office, and 1 day per week from home (choice of day).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end finance function (financial accounting, management accounting, AP/AR, payroll liaison, cash, tax and reporting)
• Lead the monthly close to a clear timetable: post/review journals, review P&L and balance sheet, complete reconciliations and deliver management accounts with commentary
• Produce monthly management account pack (KPI dashboards, margin analysis, forecast where relevant)
• Build and run the annual budget and rolling forecast processes, partnering with operational leaders to challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy
• Manage cashflow forecasting and working capital: optimise billing/collections, supplier payments, retention, and ensure adequate liquidity and banking compliance
• Maintain and enhance financial controls: delegated authority matrix, procurement-to-pay controls, reconciliations, audit trails and segregation of duties
• Assist with external audit
• Own tax compliance and reporting: VAT returns, CIS administration/returns, PAYE/benefits liaison, and support corporation tax computations with advisers
• Oversee subcontractor invoice processing and approvals, ensuring accurate coding, contract compliance and timely payment runs
• Support commercial decision-making: pricing/margin reviews, business cases, investment appraisal, contract review and risk/opportunity analysis
• Own and improve finance systems (Sage/ERP/reporting tools): master data governance, controls configuration, user access, and reporting automation
• Coach and develop the finance team, setting clear objectives, embedding best practice, and ensuring service levels to the wider business

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
• Strong financial leadership with proven experience running an end-to-end finance function in a £50m+ turnover business
• Advanced financial acumen and analytical capability: ability to interpret complex data, identify drivers, and translate insight into action
• Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting knowledge (UK GAAP/IFRS as applicable), including audit coordination and balance sheet governance
• Solid understanding of UK tax and compliance (VAT, CIS, PAYE and regulatory reporting), with a strong control mindset
• Commercial partnering skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders, challenge constructively and support strategic decisions
• Treasury and working capital management capability, including cashflow forecasting and liquidity planning
• Process improvement and systems expertise (Sage/ERP/BI tools), with experience driving automation, standardisation and scalable ways of working
• Excellent attention to detail, with high standards for accuracy, documentation and audit trail
• Advanced Excel and strong proficiency with financial systems
• Strong communicator with ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
• Highly organised, resilient and proactive; able to prioritise, meet tight deadlines, and handle confidential information with discretion

Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.

Vertex Associates is committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.

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