Financial Controller

Reports to: Finance Director
Direct Reports: 2 x Finance Assistants
Location: Warrington (Head Office)
Contract Type: Full-time

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Role

The Financial Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, producing accurate management accounts and financial reports, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and managing cashflow. The role also includes developing and leading the finance team to support the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including AP/AR, payroll, banking and general ledger activity

• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and financial statements

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal financial controls

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes and monitor performance against budget

• Manage company cashflow, working capital and liquidity; identify cost-saving opportunities

• Provide financial insight and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making

• Support year-end processes and external audits

• Oversee VAT returns, Corporation Tax submissions and regulatory filings

• Work closely with project managers and department heads on financial performance, costs and margins

• Maintain finance systems and ensure all records are accurate and up to date

• Develop, mentor and lead the finance team, supporting a high-performance culture

• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, controls and procedures

• Represent professionally and maintain excellent internal/external customer service

• Perform any additional duties reasonably requested by management

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role (Group environment advantageous)

• Construction industry experience is essential

• Manufacturing industry experience desirable

• Strong experience producing management accounts

• Experience managing year-end processes and audits

• Proven ability to manage cashflow, budgeting and forecasting