Financial Controller
Location: Livingston, West Lothian
Salary: £70,000 + car allowance and bonus
Sector: Construction
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing Construction business in Livingston. This is a senior finance leadership role with responsibility for monthly reporting, process improvement, and systems development, working closely with the senior management team.
The successful candidate will bring strong construction sector experience and hands‑on knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, playing a key role in driving financial control, insight, and operational efficiency across the business.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the monthly management accounts process, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting
2. Own and improve core finance processes, controls, and reporting workflows
3. Play a lead role in a systems implementation / optimisation, with Business Central at the centre
4. Provide commercial and financial insight to support operational and strategic decision‑making
5. Oversee job costing, WIP, and margin analysis within a construction environment
6. Lead the annual audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors
7. Manage and develop the finance team, setting best practice standards
8. Support budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
About You
9. Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager
10. Construction sector experience is essential (contracting, civils, housebuilding, or related)
11. Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
12. Strong understanding of WIP, job costing, and project accounting
13. Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience
14. Confident leading change, process improvement, and systems initiatives
15. Strong communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders
What’s on Offer
16. Salary circa £70,000, depending on experience
17. A key leadership role with real influence over finance and systems
18. Opportunity to drive improvement and transformation in a growing business
19. Livingston‑based role with a collaborative senior management team
To be Considered
Click ‘apply’ or contact Jim Rankine by email at jim@lusona.co.uk.