Accounting & Finance
Financial controller
- Lane, United Kingdom
- 65000 - 100000
- Permanent
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing high-end residential development and building contracting company in South West London as a Financial Controller. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape the financial reporting architecture of a £50m turnover group, overseeing end-to-end finance functions, driving process improvements, and ensuring rigorous statutory compliance. Collaborate closely with senior leadership and own the group's monthly reporting, cash flow management, governance, and external submissions—all within a thriving, entrepreneurial environment focused on delivering technically complex, super-prime residential projects. Required Skills: • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification with strong technical grounding in UK GAAP and FRS 102 • Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or senior Finance Manager within construction, housebuilding, development, or similar project-led sectors • Hands-on experience managing multi-entity groups, including consolidation and intercompany recharges • Proficiency in building or enhancing monthly reporting cycles • Practical knowledge of long-term contract revenue recognition, WIP, and contract provisioning • Sound understanding of CIS, construction VAT, corporation tax, and compliance obligations • Experience managing year-end, statutory accounts, and audits • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/mid-market accounting systems • Comfortable working in and leading a small, pragmatic finance team Nice to Have Skills: • Experience in a housebuilder, developer, or main contractor—particularly in high-end or super-prime residential projects • Involvement in finance system implementations or migrations • Familiarity with CVR, development appraisals, retentions, and payment applications • Practice training, especially with an audit background transitioning into industry Preferred Education and Experience: • Be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified • Demonstrate substantial senior finance experience in construction or project-based environments, ideally with multi-entity group oversight and reporting This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of a key financial platform within a prominent, quality-focused business. If you're a pragmatic, detail-oriented finance professional ready to make a tangible impact, we encourage you to apply now and shape the future of this thriving group.
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