Your new company An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a commercially astute Financial Controller to join a dynamic and fast-growing organisation operating within the construction sector. With a strong pipeline of high-profile projects and ambitious growth plans, this is a pivotal role for a finance leader ready to shape strategy and drive performance in a scaling business. Your new role As Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the finance function, leading a small team and overseeing all aspects of financial governance. You'll be responsible for delivering accurate reporting, managing forecasting and budgeting cycles, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. This role will also play a key part in supporting strategic decision-making and enabling operational efficiency across the business. Responsibilities include: Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, and cash flow forecasts Own P&L and balance sheet preparation for audit Lead operational finance, ensuring robust controls and compliance Oversee cost-centre management and identify opportunities for efficiency Deliver timely reporting and performance dashboards to senior stakeholders Provide commercial insight to support strategic initiatives Drive process improvement, risk mitigation, and governance maturity Manage working capital and cash flow processes Act as key contact for external audits and ensure deadlines are met What you'll need to succeed Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders Proven leadership experience, with a track record of developing teams Sound technical knowledge of accounting standards, VAT, and regulatory frameworks Excellent analytical and communication skills Resilient, proactive, and adaptable, with a passion for driving change. Track record of driving change and process improvement What you'll get in return Competitive salary of up to 75,000 (dependent on experience) Hybrid working model Opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a scaling business Collaborative culture with direct access to senior leadership Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation and continuous improvement What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk