Financial Controller
5 days ago
Welwyn Garden City
Equifind are partnering with a specialist construction company based in Welwyn Garden City to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a young but ambitious business, growing at around 30% year-on-year. To help sustain this trajectory, they are now seeking a full-time Financial Controller to strengthen their finance function. Working with well-known household names and brands, this is an excellent opportunity to join a company making a tangible impact in the market. You’ll be supporting the owners directly by implementing robust financial controls, improving operations, and acting as their commercial eyes and ears. Key Responsibilities: • Maintain and oversee the company’s accounting system (Xero), including reconciliations, journals, accruals and adjustments, • Produce quarterly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow) with commentary and variance analysis across all entities, • Manage accounts payable and receivable, including payment schedules and debtor tracking, • Oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with HMRC and pension requirements, • Submit UK VAT returns, • Prepare year-end schedules and liaise with external accountants, • Ensure appropriate insurance coverage across all entities, • Own and manage the organisational budget and multi-year forecasts, • Present financial updates to the board and leadership team, providing insight and recommendations, • Support business planning, scenario modelling and strategic decision-making, • Ensure robust financial policies, controls and risk management systems are in place Candidate Profile: • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), • Proven experience implementing finance controls and processes, • Previous experience in construction, development or project management environments preferred, • Strong people manager with the ability to mentor and support others, • Hands-on and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset Package & Benefits: • Base salary £70,000 – £80,000, • Discretionary annual bonus, • Employer pension contribution, • 25 days annual leave, • Private health and dental insurance, • Additional benefits package