Job Description
Harper May is partnering with a leading construction group who is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations across a diverse portfolio of development projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business delivering major infrastructure and construction initiatives across the UK.
Role Overview: The Financial Controller will play a key role in ensuring the financial health of project companies by leading reporting, overseeing controls, and supporting commercial decision-making. Working closely with senior leadership, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end financial processes and driving continuous improvement across systems and reporting standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and oversee monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow reporting, and project variance analysis
* Manage the preparation of statutory accounts and lead the external audit process
* Drive strong financial governance across multiple construction projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards
* Manage financial aspects of project financing, including lender reporting, covenant compliance, and drawdown processes
* Maintain and develop operational and financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning
* Oversee VAT compliance, corporation tax submissions, and business rates processes in collaboration with advisors
* Provide detailed financial reporting and insights to senior leadership and the Board, including preparation of Board papers and presentations
* Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team to ensure the delivery of high-quality reporting and analysis
* Collaborate with project managers, contract teams, and external advisors to ensure alignment between financial reporting and project delivery
* Support continuous improvements across financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
Key Requirements:
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent
* Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience in FRS 102 and IFRS reporting
* Proven experience working within construction, infrastructure, or project-based environments
* Background in managing project finance reporting and debt compliance is highly advantageous
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with developing or maintaining complex financial models
* Strong leadership qualities with the ability to manage and develop teams
* Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and a commercial mindset
* Effective communicator capable of engaging confidently with operational teams and external stakeholders