Financial Controller An exciting opportunity to join a builders merchantin a BRAND NEW role Location:Kilburn, NW6 7JR Salary:£65,000 £70,000 (depending on experience) Hours: Monday Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (37.5 hours per week) Whats in it for you? £65k£70k salary depending on experience 25 days holiday bank holidays Pension scheme Ongoing career development Cycle to work scheme Staff Discount Life Assurance Ongoing career development Supportive, growing team Be a key part of a new finance system rollout (Intact 2025) The Role of Financial Controller This family owned builders merchant areexpanding and looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join theirteam in this brand new role Youll support the Head of Finance, lead a team of 10 (including Purchase Ledger and a finance apprentice), and work across the wider business to improve reporting, systems, and processes. This is a people-focused role where strong communication, leadership, and system knowledge will make a big impact. What youll do as the Financial Controller: Team & People Support and mentor the Finance and Purchase Ledger teams Help develop individual team members through coaching and guidance Offer day-to-day support and assist with annual appraisals Work cross-functionally especially with Branch Managers to improve financial understanding and share key reports Build strong working relationships across departments (credit control, payroll, HR, etc.) Accounts & Projects Assist with group accounts, monthly forecasts, and reconciliations Oversee cash management, VAT, intercompany balances, and budgets Support audits and HMRC queries Help assess potential new projects and track construction spend Champion the implementation of their new finance system (Intact), making sure the team is trained and that they get the most out of its functionality Identify ways to improve systems and lead projects that drive efficiency Reporting & Insight Deliver key financial and performance reports to senior leadership Develop and share KPIs and dashboards to support decision making Ensure timely and accurate reporting to external stakeholders (banks, insurers, etc.) Translate complex data into clear insights for non-finance colleagues What they're looking for in a Financial Controller: A qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE Strong leadership and mentoring experience Excellent communication skills able to support your team and also collaborate confidently with colleagues across the business A natural with systems and processes ideally someone excited to be the "go-to" expert for their new finance system Detail-focused, analytical, and proactive Comfortable working in a busy, fast-growing environment Experience in construction, property, or merchant industries is a bonus Sound like a good fit? If youre a great communicator, natural leader, and ready to step into a key role during an exciting growth phase wed love to hear from you.