Financial Controller

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