Financial Controller
2 days ago
Carlisle
Financial Controller - Construction Industry - Carlisle The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing business in Carlisle. This is a pivotal role within the leadership team, offering the chance to influence strategic direction while remaining close to day-to-day financial operations.You’ll act as a key business partner, providing practical financial insight, strengthening controls, and supporting sustainable, profitable growth. Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Partnering & Strategic Input • Contribute to senior leadership discussions, offering clear and pragmatic financial guidance, • Challenge and support decision-making to improve commercial outcomes, • Help shape financial direction aligned to the company’s growth plansFinancial Governance & Compliance, • Maintain robust financial controls and ensure regulatory compliance, • Oversee tax, VAT, CIS, and payroll-related obligations, • Manage external relationships including auditors, advisors, and banking partnersPlanning, Reporting & Performance, • Lead budgeting cycles, forecasts, and longer-term planning, • Deliver timely management accounts with insightful analysis, • Turn financial data into actionable insight to support operational performanceCash & Risk Management, • Take ownership of cash flow forecasting and working capital management, • Identify and mitigate financial risks across the business, • Explore funding opportunities, grants, and industry-related schemesSystems & Operational Oversight, • Take responsibility for finance systems, driving efficiency and improvements, • Provide oversight of payroll activities and associated compliance, • Manage relationships with IT providers to ensure system effectivenessTeam Leadership & Development, • Lead, motivate, and develop the finance team, • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, • Build strong cross-functional relationships across the organisation About YouYou’ll be an experienced finance leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with a hands-on approach: • Fully qualified (ACCA, ACA or CIMA), • Background within construction or a project-based environment, • Strong knowledge of CIS and subcontractor payments, • Track record of producing high-quality financial reporting, • Comfortable operating at senior level and influencing non-finance stakeholders, • Systems-savvy, with experience of finance platforms (e.g. Sage), • Self-sufficient and confident taking ownership of the finance functionPersonal Style, • Commercially minded and results-driven, • Calm, credible, and able to influence at all levels, • Clear communicator with the ability to simplify complex information, • Proactive, organised, and focused on continuous improvementWhat’s in It for you?, • Key leadership role with genuine influence on business performance, • Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes, • Join a growing, forward-thinking organisation, • Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum, • Annual leave 25 days plus banks, • Company pension, • Full time role 39 hours per week - Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm, Friday 8.30am - 4pm What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4795060