An established and growing multi-entity business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its day-to-day finance operations.
This is a senior and highly visible role, working closely with the senior leadership team and board to ensure robust financial reporting, strong financial controls and clear commercial insight across the organisation.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on, technically strong accountant who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and partnering with operational leaders across the business.
Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
Prepare accurate monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
Deliver weekly financial performance summaries for senior leadership
Produce monthly variance analysis against budget with clear commentary
Develop and maintain divisional financial reporting, ensuring clear performance visibility across business unitsAccounts Receivable & Debt Management
Oversee the sales ledger and credit control function
Monitor aged debtor reporting and cash collection performance
Work with operational teams to resolve billing queries and improve collectionsAccounts Payable & Payroll Oversight
Manage purchase ledger processes and supplier payments
Oversee payroll processes across multiple worker types
Ensure compliance with relevant payroll and pay regulationsBudgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Support
Coordinate the annual budgeting process
Produce and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts
Provide financial modelling and commercial analysis to support decision-making
Support financial due diligence and strategic projects when requiredControls, Compliance & Audit
Maintain a strong internal control environment
Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts
Manage VAT submissions and liaise with external advisers on tax matters
Ensure compliance with relevant financial and employment regulationsSystems & Process Improvement
Manage and develop accounting systems and reporting tools
Identify and implement process improvements
Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial recordsLeadership
Line manage and develop members of the finance team
Act as the primary finance contact for operational managers and senior leadership
Support board reporting and strategic financial initiativesAbout You
Essential
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Experience producing management accounts within a multi-entity or group environment
Minimum of 5 years senior finance experience in construction, infrastructure, labour supply of related sectors.
Strong technical accounting knowledge including UK GAAP
Experience managing cash flow, credit control and high-volume transactions
Hands-on approach with strong organisational skills
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholdersDesirable
Experience working in fast-paced or operationally complex environments
Experience using systems such as Sage, Xero or similar
Exposure to group consolidations and intercompany accounting
Experience working alongside senior finance leadership or a fractional FD modelWhat's on Offer
A senior finance leadership role with real influence across the business
Direct exposure to senior leadership and board-level reporting
Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes and reporting
A fast-moving environment where your impact will be visible
Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers