Reed Finance are working with a growing and diverse SME group operating across multiple specialist sectors is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to lead its finance and administration functions. This is a strategic, high influence role, supporting ambitious group of businesses entering a significant phase of growth.
Working closely with group leadership you will provide commercial insight, ensure strong financial governance, and shape long-term strategy.
Strategic & Commercial Leadership
Play a key role within the senior leadership team, providing insight and guidance to directors and stakeholders.
Shape and implement long-term financial plans that support the group's future growth.
Lead the development of budgets, forecasts, capital plans, and ongoing financial performance reviews.
Contribute to tenders, bids, and major projects by delivering analysis on pricing, margins, and risk.
Review and appraise potential investments, acquisitions, partnerships, and funding opportunities.
Financial Operations & Governance
Manage all finance and administrative functions across multiple global business units.
Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, year end financials, and audit readiness.
Take responsibility for cash flow management, internal controls, and reporting processes.
Maintain full compliance with statutory obligations, including VAT, HMRC submissions, R&D claims and funding documentation.
Ensure effective oversight of AP/AR processes and financial tracking of ongoing projects.
Leadership & People Management
Lead and support finance and administration teams, promoting strong performance, growth and development.
Collaborate closely with operational teams across construction and other specialist sectors.
Confidently manage competing demands across diverse business areas with sound judgement and leadership maturity.
What You'll Need
Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior finance leadership capacity, ideally within an SME setting.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to shape and influence key business decisions.
High proficiency across financial systems, reporting tools and advanced Excel.
Excellent organisational ability, communication skills, and stakeholder management capability.
Desirable:
Experience within the construction industry.
Familiarity with international VAT processes.
Background working across varied or multi-disciplinary business areas (e.g., engineering, motorsport, construction).
Experience completing accounts to management information level, preparing for audit, and managing year-end processes across multiple entities.