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Reporting to: Finance Director Start Date: Immediate Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm Probation Period: 6 months Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Job Location: Office Based SCOPE The Financial Controller is a senior-level responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, compliance with financial regulations, and the overall financial health of the company. The Financial Controller acts as a bridge between the finance department and executive management, providing insights and guidance on financial matters to support strategic decision-making. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Reporting To ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements. This includes managing the month-end and year-end closing processes, consolidating financial data, balance sheet reconciliation and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The Financial Controller will also prepare reports for internal stakeholders and external entities, such as auditors and regulatory bodies. Budgeting and Forecasting The Financial Controller plays a pivotal role in the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads and the commercial team to develop budgets that align with the organisation’s strategic goals. The Financial Controller will also monitor performance, analyses variances, and provides forecasts to anticipate future financial trends and challenges. Internal Controls and Compliance Ensuring robust internal controls, design and implement control systems to safeguard the organisation’s assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance with financial regulations such as GAAP or IFRS, undertake regular review of the process with the FD and provide guidance to the board on proposed changes. Cash Flow Management Monitor cash flow, manage working capital requirements, and ensure that the company has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations. Develop, alongside the commercial team, strategies to optimise cash flow and reduce financial risks. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Analytical Skills Interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights, identify trends, assess financial performance, and make recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability. Prepare accurate and timely financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, providing insights that support strategic decision making. Leadership and Communication Act as the deputy to the FD, providing direct advice and guidance to the Directors/Managers and to the Board as required by the FD or other leadership, and as required external parties such as funders, investors, regulatory bodies and external auditors. Communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities clearly and effectively, ensuring that stakeholders are informed and engaged. To mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth, ensuring that the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform effectively. Technical Proficiency A deep understanding of accounting principles, financial software, and regulatory requirements, be proficient in using financial management systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance reporting accuracy. Strategic Thinking Aligning financial management with the organisation’s long-term objectives, evaluating financial risks and opportunities, supporting strategic initiatives, and contributing to the development of business strategies. Budgeting and Forecasting Ability to create detailed budgets and forecasts that can be cascaded through teams, working closely with commercial and operational teams to ensure that budgets meet the overall objectives of the business. Regularly review forecasts taking account of market and operational risks and advise senior management accordingly QUALIFICATIONS . A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting. As a minimum we require one of the following accreditations (Fully Qualified or Part Qualified) Chartered Accountant (CA): Recognised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Chartered Management Accountant (CMA): Offered by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) TECHNICAL SKILLS Key technical skills include: Financial Reporting: Proficiency in preparing and analysing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Ability to explain and illustrate complex information in a manner that is clearly understood. Budgeting and Forecasting: Ability to develop, manage, and analyse budgets and financial forecasts to guide strategic decision making. Accounting Software: Expertise in using accounting software preferably construction focused such as 4PS/Business Central or Coins or as a minimum platform such as SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, or Sage for financial management and reporting. Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights. Project Accounting: Proficiency in Job Costing ability to prepare reliable cost to complete data and align with income. Regulatory Knowledge A comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and compliance This includes but is not limited to: UK GAAP and IFRS: Knowledge of UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is essential for accurate financial reporting. Tax Regulations: Familiarity with UK tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies. Audit Processes: Understanding of internal and external audit processes to ensure financial accuracy and integrity. Soft Skills Leadership and Management: Ability to lead and manage finance teams, providing guidance and support to achieve organizational goals. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying financial issues and developing effective solutions to address them. * Diligence: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance. EXPERIENCE Industry Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a contractor or engineering consultant, and full understanding of operational requirement in the construction industry including the specific risks which are present in the transaction cycle. People Responsibility: A history of managing and developing high performing teams fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment

Location: Windmill Lane Department: Engineering Reports to: Maintenance Manager Working Hours : Monday to Friday - 07:00 - 15:00 (37.5h/week) - with potential weekend cover and time in lieu Holiday Entitlement: 33 days including Christmas Day Competitive Salary and Benefits About the Role We are looking for an experienced and driven Engineering Team Leader to provide high-quality engineering support and lead a team in delivering reliable, efficient site performance. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on maximising equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across site operations. You will play a key part in coordinating engineering activities, supporting production, and developing engineering capability within your team. What You'll Be Doing Ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) is delivered effectively across all plant and equipment Diagnose and support the resolution of mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime Monitor plant performance and work with Production to improve efficiency and output Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and implement long-term fixes to recurring issues Support site projects, installations, and continuous improvement initiatives Promote a strong culture of health, safety, and compliance across all engineering activities Ensure all work is carried out in line with safe systems of work and statutory requirements Act as Permit to Work Controller, ensuring safe and compliant operations Maintain audit-ready standards, including GMP and housekeeping (5S) Lead, coach, and motivate a team of engineers to deliver high performance Allocate tasks effectively based on priority and business needs Conduct performance reviews and support development through training and coaching Manage absence, holidays, and resource planning to ensure adequate cover Ensure clear communication and effective shift handovers Monitor KPIs including downtime, PPM compliance, and engineering performance Analyse data to identify trends and drive improvements Support the implementation of lean and operational excellence tools Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities across engineering and utilities Ensure accurate recording of work, downtime, and parts usage within CMMS Work closely with Operations to improve productivity and efficiency Support Operator Asset Care (OAC) programmes Manage contractors and ensure compliance with site standards Contribute to site and group projects, including Management of Change processes What We're Looking For Experience & Skills Proven experience in an engineering leadership or supervisory role Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team effectively Good communication and organisational skills Desirable Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated systems Experience with CMMS, PPM systems, and RCA processes Food safety knowledge (HACCP, GMP) Continuous improvement / lean experience Qualifications City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering Health & Safety Level 2 (minimum) Additional certifications (e.g. COSHH, Confined Spaces, Ammonia, etc.) beneficial We are looking for someone who: Takes ownership and leads by example Drives a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement Works collaboratively with operations and other departments Maintains high standards of quality, compliance, and performance Demonstrates a proactive, “can-do” approach Why Join Us? Competitive Salary and Benefits Free Onsite Parking, Subsidised Canteen, Access to Help@Hand discounts etc A key leadership role with real impact on site performance and reliability Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled engineering team Exposure to a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment Involvement in projects, improvements, and operational excellence initiatives Strong focus on career development and progression opportunities Supportive team environment where your expertise and ideas are valued Be part of a business committed to continuous improvement and engineering excellence Apply Today and join Pilgrim's Europe at Windmill Lane! If you're an experienced engineer ready to step into a leadership role and drive performance, apply now and take the next step in your career. TPBN1_UKTJ

Amazing opportunity available for a Credit Controller to join a Tour Operator in South London. As the Credit Controller, you will be responsible for executing a rigorous credit control process that has the main objective of handling collections and cash applications. We are looking for someone who will be creative, passionate, has an excellent eye for detail and enjoys building relationships internally and externally. The Job: Adopt and administer the Company's credit control policies across our B2B and B2C channels Process large amounts of data to prepare aged debtor reports and create collection plans Build and develop relationships with Trade consortia finance teams to resolve queries and agree collections Work with internal teams to ensure payments have been received prior to tickets being issued and cancellation calculations are in line with Company policy Monitor and action the departmental mailbox that is the recipient of requests cost amendments, refunds and customer call backs Generating appropriate documentation following cash applicationSkills required: Possession of a positive attitude, great telephone manner, excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills Well, organised with the ability to prioritise their own workload Ability to process large volume of data to prepare reports Attention to detail Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is essentialThe Package: Salary £27,000 London based (Hybrid)Interested: If you are interested in the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or email your cv to

Verve Group is looking for a finance professional to manage cost controlling in a hybrid position based in London. You will partner with department heads for budgeting, deliver cost reports, and track KPIs.

Kanadevia Inova is recruiting a Project Cost Controller / Entity Controller to support one of our construction projects in the North London area. Monitor project costs, risks, opportunities, and financial performance and work closely with project stakeholders and represent Finance on site. Project /

Framatome is seeking a Cost Controller in the United Kingdom to maintain cost reporting across projects, support cost control tool development, and ensure quality outputs from junior staff.

This pivotal role involves managing stock accuracy, cost allocation, and financial oversight. Chartwells Independent is seeking a Stock Controller to join a large-scale hospitality operation in Canary Wharf.

The Cost Controller is responsible for the financial and commercial control of projects, ensuring robust cost management, accurate forecasting, and effective reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure all costs are properly authorised, coded, and allocated to the correct project and cost hea

GE Vernova sucht eine engagierte Person für die Rolle im Bereich Post-Sales-Support in North East England.In dieser Funktion sind Sie verantwortlich für die Kostenüberwachung und die Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Abteilungen, um die Effizienz zu unterstützen.Hauptverantwortungen umfassen die

CBRE Investment Management is seeking a Corporate Cost Controller in Greater London to monitor and control costs across the EMEA region. This pivotal role includes responsibilities such as overseeing the accounting close process, analyzing costs, and managing reconciliations, along with fostering co

Contribute to process improvements that strengthen cost control, reporting accuracy, and cross‑functional efficiency. Provide clear reporting and insights to management on cost performance, risks, and opportunities. Experience in cost control, finance operations, procurement support, or project co

Navantia UK is seeking a Project Cost Controls professional to oversee project costs and ensure delivery within approved budgets. This role involves hands-on experience with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and SAP for cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting. Key responsibilities include d

GE Vernova is seeking a Cost Controller to support cost management activities for the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm. This crucial role includes monitoring costs, ensuring timely goods receipt, and coordinating various departments. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have experie

A leading global innovation company in the waste infrastructure space is seeking a Project Cost Controller / Entity Controller in North London.

Own end-to-end cost controlling across the group, including OpEx, CapEx, headcount/personnel costs, vendor spend, and technology/infrastructure costs. Lead the annual cost budgeting process and rolling cost forecasts, partnering with department heads to build bottom-up plans and challenge assumption

As the Cost Controller for the John Crane UK manufacturing site, reporting to the Global Operations Financial Business Partner for DGS, you will lead cost control and operational finance processes. Cost Controller to the JC UK Operations management team as well as to the Global Manufacturing Directo

Spirit Energy is seeking a Cost Controller for a 2-year contract based in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves delivering cost reporting and control, providing cost forecasting, and extracting and analyzing SAP data.

Verve is seeking an experienced finance professional for a hybrid role in cost controlling based in London.

Improve project process by developing and implementing cost structure, then manage job‑specific code of accounts for WBS approvals.

Senior Cost ControllerApplylocations: United Kingdom, London: United Kingdom, Glasgowposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 18, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-30121Job TitleSenior Cost ControllerLocationLondon or Glasgow**Salary from £59,200,

Senior Cost ControllerSolicitarlocations: Reino Unido, Londres: Reino Unido, Glasgowposted on: Publicado hoytime left to apply: Fecha final: 18 de junio de 2026 (Quedan 14 días para realizar la solicitud)job requisition id: R-30121Job TitleSenior Cost ControllerLocationLondon or G

Electus Recruitment Solutions is looking for a developing to mid-level project controls professional in the West of England.This role focuses on planning, scheduling, and project control for complex engineering programmes, offering £40-50K depending on experience.The position includes collaboration

Working with our multi-discipline Engineering Services Team, as the Commercial & Cost Controller, you will provide consolidated commercial, cost control and administrative support, handling routine cost engineering activities, contract administration, document control and operational tasks. Run indi

Experience leading training sessions and creating standard templates across multiple projects (for established cost controllers). Work under the supervision of a Senior Cost Controller or Head of Project Controls with moderate autonomy. Experience of at least 2 years in a project controller or dedic

GE Vernova sucht einen Nachverkaufsunterstützungsmitarbeiter, der für die Kostenkontrolle und Unterstützung von Beschaffungsaktivitäten verantwortlich ist.Die Stelle erfordert einen Bachelor-Abschluss in einem relevanten Bereich und Erfahrung in der Kostenkontrolle in einem industriellen Umfeld.

A leading engineering firm in England is looking for an experienced Cost Controller to manage project costs from initiation to completion. Ideal for those who excel in cost control within energy or construction sectors. Key responsibilities include tracking costs, preparing reports, and supporting p

CBRE is seeking a Corporate Cost Controller to monitor and control costs across the EMEA region within Investment Management.

Costain Group PLC is looking for a Commercial & Cost Controller to support cost control and project management activities.

Iberdrola SA busca un Controlador de Costos Senior para gestionar costos en proyectos de energía offshore en Londres o Glasgow. El candidato ideal debe tener experiencia en control de costos en proyectos grandes, un título en ingeniería o administración, y fluidez en inglés.

IT Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Cost Controller/Senior Cost Engineer for a major defence consultancy role in Derby. The successful candidate will manage cost control systems, track and report costs across complex projects, ensuring financial alignment and visibility.

Chartwells Independent, located in Canary Wharf, London, is seeking a Stock Controller to ensure accurate stock management and financial control across multiple service areas.

The Corporate Cost Controller will be responsible for monitoring and controlling all costs across the EMEA region within Investment Management. Analyse and report monthly costs on a statutory and functional unit basis, conducting variance analysis to identify cost drivers and seek efficiencies by id

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Cost Controller to join the Power Technologies division.

Own end‑to‑end cost controlling across the group, including OpEx, CapEx, headcount/personnel costs, vendor spend, and technology/infrastructure costs. Develop and maintain robust cost allocation models across entities, cost centers, products, and projects to support transparent internal reportin

A is seeking a Senior Cost Controller to support cost management in offshore projects based in London or Glasgow.

Restaurant Associates is looking for a Stock Controller in Canary Wharf, London.

Vulcain Engineering UK are seeking a Cost Controller to join our project controls team in Bristol, supporting both internal and client-facing engineering projects. The Position: Cost Controller - Nuclear. This role will be responsible for maintaining project cost controls, monitoring budgets, produc

Permament Cost Controller Hotel.

We're hiring for a Spanish speaking Credit Controller to join a world leading science and related technology company. Job responsibilities of the Spanish speaking Credit Controller.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with proven experience in volume housebuilding who is looking to play a key role in managing costs and maximising project profitability from inception through to final account. Preparing and managing budgets, cost plans, a

Progression to Commercial Manager + Training + Benefits.Commutable from: Norwich, North Walsham, Cromer, Sheringham, Holt, Reepham, Fakenham, Wymondham, Stalham, Dereham, Swaffham, Attleborough.This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established construction business

They are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead their finance function and play a key role in supporting the business's continued growth and success.

Financial Controller Salary: £55,747 - £61,534 per annum Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until 31 December 2026 Start Date: July 2026 Location: Hybrid - Home-based with two days per week in the office in Kingswood, Bristol About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated

Material Verification & Quality Coordinator.Are you an experienced quality professional with a background in engineering or manufacturing? We are supporting a leading engineering organisation in the search for a Material Verification & Quality Coordinator to join their team working on complex, high-

Are you a Document Controller with the drive to build a long-term career in a supportive, forward-thinking company that offers full training, exciting construction projects, and a clear path into Design or Project Management?. Document Controller (Engineering Background).

May include reviewing sales margins, existing cost base, business processes, materials, etc) * Guiding and advising the MD on the viability of new ventures via analysis and previous experience including scenarios such as expanding overseas, new acquisitions, etc.

The Commercial Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing financial operations and providing strategic financial guidance within the FMCG industry.

Pay rate: Depends on experience.Hybrid/Remote Working: On site.Support the control, distribution, and filing of project documentation.Maintain document registers and electronic filing systems.Ensure documents are uploaded, tracked, and archived correctly.Assist with document formatting, revisions, a