Financial Controller - Construction / Housebuilding
Location: Runcorn, Cheshire
Salary/Package: £48,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Package
Job Type: Permanent
About the Company
Our client is an established and growing business operating within the construction and housebuilding sector, with a strong focus on delivering projects and maintaining high standards across its operations.
As the business continues to develop, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join the team and play a key role in overseeing financial operations, strengthening reporting processes and supporting commercial decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where finance plays an integral part in business performance, operational efficiency and future growth.
The Role
The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing the financial management and reporting functions of the business, ensuring accurate financial information is available to support senior management and operational decision-making.
Working closely with the Directors and wider management team, you will oversee management accounts, financial reporting, cashflow forecasting, budgeting and commercial analysis.
You will also be responsible for reviewing and improving existing financial processes, strengthening financial controls and ensuring the business operates with effective reporting systems.
This is a hands-on position suited to a commercially minded finance professional with experience in construction or housebuilding, who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to understand the wider commercial operation.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Take responsibility for the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts.
Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely production of financial information.
Manage balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end processes.
Monitor business performance against budgets and forecasts.
Produce financial reports and management information for Directors and senior stakeholders.
Ensure appropriate financial controls and procedures are maintained.
Support year-end accounts and external audit requirements.
Commercial Finance & Business Partnering
Work closely with Directors and operational managers to support commercial decision-making.
Provide financial analysis and insight into business performance.
Monitor project costs, margins, profitability and financial performance.
Identify commercial risks, opportunities and areas for improved financial efficiency.
Provide financial guidance to operational teams.
Support pricing decisions, business planning and strategic initiatives.
Cashflow, Budgeting & Forecasting
Manage cashflow forecasting and monitor working capital requirements.
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
Monitor actual performance against budget and investigate variances.
Provide forward-looking financial information to support business planning.
Identify opportunities to improve cash management and financial performance.
Systems & Process Improvement
Review and improve existing finance processes and reporting procedures.
Drive efficiencies through financial systems and technology.
Support the implementation and development of finance systems where required.
Improve the accuracy and accessibility of management information.
Develop reporting controls to support the continued growth of the business.
Identify opportunities to automate processes and reduce manual administration.
Team & Stakeholder Management
Work closely with senior management and operational teams across the business.
Provide guidance and support to finance colleagues.
Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Support the development of a commercially focused finance function.
Take ownership of financial issues and deliver practical solutions.
About You
Proven experience working as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant or Finance Business Partner.
Previous experience within the construction, housebuilding or property development sectors is essential.
Strong technical understanding of management accounts and financial reporting.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to interpret financial information.
Experience working closely with Directors and operational stakeholders.
Good understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end procedures.
Experience improving financial processes, reporting controls and systems.
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities and take ownership of the finance function.
A proactive and commercially minded approach to problem-solving.
Qualifications:
CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified or part-qualified.
Relevant accounting qualifications and demonstrable industry experience will also be considered.
What's on Offer?
Salary of £48,000 - £65,000, depending on experience.
Additional company package.
Opportunity to join an established and growing construction / housebuilding business.
Senior finance position with exposure to Directors and business decision-making.
Opportunity to influence financial reporting, systems and processes.
Varied role combining financial control and commercial business partnering.
Long-term career development.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager with a background in construction, housebuilding or property development and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
We're particularly interested in speaking with commercially minded finance professionals who can go beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and make a positive impact on business performance.
Please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris, at Building Careers UK for a confidential discussion.
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Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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