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Financial Controller

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Are you a Financial Controller with construction experience (essential),  ready to take full ownership of a finance function and play a key role in shaping the future of a growing business? This is an opportunity to join a successful fit-out contractor where your insight, commercial judgement and financial leadership will directly influence performance, profitability and long-term growth. 

 Working closely with the Managing Director, you'll have the autonomy to improve processes, strengthen controls and provide the financial intelligence that drives better business decisions. 

 What's in it for you

Salary of £65,000–£75,000 per annum
Opportunity to influence strategic business decisions alongside senior leadership
Clear progression pathway with potential to develop into a Finance Director position
Autonomy to shape systems, processes and the wider finance function
Broad role combining commercial finance, reporting and operational leadership
Join a growing business where your contribution will have visible impact
Your responsibilities as Financial Controller

Produce monthly management accounts with meaningful analysis and performance commentary
Lead P&L, balance sheet and cash flow management across the business
Oversee project costing, WIP reporting, margin analysis and profitability reviews
Partner with project and commercial teams to identify financial risks and opportunities early
Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, retentions and staged payment processes
Improve financial controls, systems and reporting processes while overseeing day-to-day finance operations
What we're looking for in a Financial Controller

Previous experience within a senior finance role in an SME environment
Construction, fit-out, joinery or project-based accounting experience
Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, revenue recognition and CIS requirements
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or qualified by experience with a strong track record
Advanced Excel skills and experience using SME finance systems such as Sage, Xero or similar
If you're an experienced Financial Controller looking for a role where you can influence strategy, improve performance and help drive the next stage of growth, we'd love to hear from you.

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