Financial Controller – SAP / Project Finance
Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)
iro £70,000 pa
We are partnering with an innovative global technology solutions provider to recruit an experienced Financial Controller for their UK finance team. Operating within a fast-growing technology and services environment, the business delivers large-scale digital infrastructure solutions across the transportation sector.
This role will suit a commercially minded finance professional with strong SAP experience and a background in project-based organisations.
The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Financial Controller will take ownership of financial planning, reporting and project financial performance across the region. The role has a strong focus on project financial control, SAP system optimisation, and commercial financial analysis.
Key responsibilities include:
* Lead monthly financial reporting, including P&L analysis, variance reporting and management insight.
* Provide financial oversight of project portfolios, monitoring project costs, margins and OPEX against budget and forecasts.
* Manage budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring accurate financial planning across the business.
* Work closely with operational teams to provide commercial financial insight into long-term technology and service projects.
* Utilise and enhance SAP financial systems to support reporting, controls and financial processes.
* Drive improvements in financial processes, controls and reporting tools.
* Support statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit processes.
* Collaborate with stakeholders across finance, operations and project delivery teams.
We are looking for a technically strong finance professional who is comfortable working in a technology, IT, engineering or service-based environment.
Key requirements:
* 8–10 years’ experience within Financial Control, FP&A or Project Finance.
* Strong experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
* Proven background in project financial control, project accounting, or long-term contract environments.
* Experience working in technology, IT, telecoms, engineering or service-driven organisations.
* Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into commercial insights.
* Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline (professional qualification desirable).
If you are an experienced Financial Controller with SAP expertise and strong project finance exposure in a tech or service organisation, we would be keen to speak with you