Financial Controller — Construction / Structural Steel

About the Business

We are a well-established structural steel and fabrication business with annual turnover of approximately £20–£30m, delivering projects across London and the South East.

With continued growth and increasing project complexity, we are creating a new Financial Controller role to take full ownership of the finance function and support the Board in driving commercial and financial performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller — or an ambitious Finance Manager ready to step up — seeking a senior leadership position with the potential to develop into a Head of Finance / Finance Director role over time.

The Role

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial operations, managing a small finance team, and improving financial reporting processes.

You will take ownership of the finance function and play a critical role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance function and team of 2 staff

• Take ownership of monthly management accounts

• Transition reporting from quarterly to reliable monthly cycles

• Work closely with the Commercial Director on CVR reporting

• Oversee WIP and project margin reporting

• Develop and maintain rolling cashflow forecasts

• Prepare and present board-level financial reports

• Manage intercompany and multi-entity reporting

• Liaise with external accountants and auditors

• Improve financial controls and reporting processes

• Support strategic decision-making and business growth

About You

We are looking for an experienced and commercially aware finance professional with strong construction or project-based sector experience.

Essential Requirements

• Experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager

• Experience within construction, subcontracting, manufacturing or project-based environments

• Strong understanding of CVR and WIP reporting

• Experience managing finance teams

• Experience producing monthly management accounts

• Strong cashflow forecasting experience

• Experience reporting to directors or senior leadership

• Experience working with multi-entity structures

Desirable Experience

• Structural steel, fabrication, or manufacturing sector experience

• Experience improving finance systems and controls

• Familiarity with Xero and/or Sage

What We Offer

• Competitive salary £75,000–£100,000 (DOE)

• Opportunity to lead and shape the finance function

• Direct exposure to Board-level decision making

• Long-term progression opportunity to Head of Finance / Finance Director

• Hybrid working flexibility (where appropriate)

• Stable and established business environment

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager looking to take ownership of a finance function within a growing construction business, we would welcome your application.

No recruitment agencies — direct applicants only at this stage.

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