Overview
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Accountancy Recruit is partnering with a group construction business, 30m T/O, in the recruitment of a Financial Controller based in Basildon. This is an ambitious company where the role offers real scope to add value and be part of a successful team.
The ideal candidate will have experience in an entrepreneurial, fast paced, scaling up business environment, make decisions, and take ownership to grow the Finance team and build robust financial controls and reporting processes, whilst ensuring sound transactional processes to facilitate accurate month end reporting.
If you have a background in finance, ideally from construction, please apply now.
Key Responsibilities
* Build, support, mentor and lead a dynamic finance team.
* Take overall responsibility for day-to-day financial management, controls, and reporting using Sage 200 and reporting to the Finance Director and MD.
* Oversee cash flow management, ensuring strong working capital controls and timely financial visibility.
* Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets to support key decision making.
* Manage year-end processes including audit preparation, statutory accounts, and corporation tax compliance.
* Ensure best-practice financial controls are embedded across the business, including payments, payroll, and procurement.
* Provide financial insight and support the Directors and operational teams, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
* Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to improve efficiency and capability.
* Monitor project financial performance, liaising with project managers to maintain profitability and margin control.
* Implement and maintain financial systems and processes to keep pace with the growth of the business.
Requirements & Skills
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or Qualified by Experience.
* Demonstrable experience in financial control, cash flow management, and reporting.
* Prior experience in the construction industry or a project-based environment is highly desirable.
* Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, tax, and compliance requirements.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Commercially minded, hands-on, and able to thrive in a growing, fast-paced environment.
Remuneration
Salary: £70-80,000 pa
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.00 pm
Pension: Auto enrolment
Parking onsite
Office based - Basildon
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries: Accounting
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