Financial Controller

Description

Financial Controller

Location: Reading, UK (Office-based)
Type: Full-Time
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum (depending on experience)

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking for your next challenge? We are working with a growing SME in the construction and project-based sector that is seeking a skilled finance professional to lead its financial operations. With ambitious growth plans, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact in a key position.
If you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and have a strong track record of managing project-based finances, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will play a vital role in shaping the financial strategy while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations. From overseeing project costing and cash flow to ensuring compliance and long-term planning, you will provide financial clarity and stability to the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, solutions-driven finance professional who enjoys working within a project-oriented SME.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the business and its project objectives.
• Project Cost Management: Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to ensure accurate project costing and profitability tracking.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee cash flow, supplier payments, and implement robust financial controls to safeguard assets.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure full compliance with financial regulations and manage risks effectively.
• System & Process Improvement: Enhance financial systems and processes to support efficiency and scalability.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

• Experience: Demonstrable success as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role within construction, project-based, or manufacturing environments.
• Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong commercial and technical skills.
• Skills: Expertise in project costing, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Mindset: Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with a proven ability to thrive in an SME setting.
• Systems: Experience in streamlining financial systems and driving operational efficiency, ideally experience with Xero would be advantageous.

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Bonus: Profit share bonus scheme to reward your contribution.
• Convenience: Free parking at the Reading office.
• Work Environment: A progressive and supportive culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
• Career Development: A key role in a growing SME with clear opportunities for career progression.