Summary
We is an established, specialist contractor with more than 40 years’ experience in structural waterproofing, basement systems, damp and timber treatment, and the restoration of listed and heritage buildings across London and the South East. The business operates as a group of complementary trading companies under the holding company, delivering surveying, remedial and construction services to residential and commercial clients.
The Group is entering an ambitious phase of growth and professionalisation. We are strengthening the finance function accordingly, and this newly created Financial Controller role is central to that plan, taking day-to-day ownership of finance across the Group and building the robust, well-controlled reporting that underpins value.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Management reporting & month-end
- Own the month-end close across all Group entities, delivering accurate management accounts to a consistent, timely reporting calendar.
- Maintain the balance sheet integrity of every entity, including full reconciliation of all control accounts, accruals, prepayments and provisions.
- Develop and continuously improve KPI reporting, dashboards and board-pack content.
Financial control & compliance
- Design, implement and maintain a robust financial control environment, documenting policies and procedures across the Group.
- Manage year-end processes and act as the primary point of contact for external accountants and auditors, preparing audit/accounts files and supporting the transaction/due-diligence process.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations, including VAT returns, CIS (Construction Industry Scheme), Companies House and HMRC filings.
- Safeguard Group assets through strong controls over banking, expenditure authorisation and supplier payments.
Cash, treasury & working capital
- Own cash management and short- and medium-term cash-flow forecasting across all entities.
- Drive working capital performance — overseeing credit control, debtor days, work-in-progress and supplier terms.
- Manage banking relationships and day-to-day treasury activity.
Budgeting, forecasting & business partnering
- Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling forecasts for each company and the consolidated Group.
- Partner with operational and project managers to improve costing, margin analysis and commercial decision-making.
- Provide the CFO with analysis to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions and the exit process.
Systems, processes & team leadership
- Own the integrity, configuration and effective use of the Group’s finance and job-management systems.
- Identify and deliver process improvements and automation to increase the accuracy and efficiency of the finance function.
- Line-manage, develop and mentor the Accounts Assistant and Credit Controller, setting objectives and reviewing performance.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following. These requirements are essential to the role:
- Multi-company / group accounting — proven experience managing multiple companies, including intercompany transactions, reconciliation and elimination, and the preparation of consolidated Group accounts.
- Simpro — hands-on experience of Simpro, covering system set-up/configuration, day-to-day operation, and reconciliation of Simpro to the accounting ledgers.
- Xero — strong practical experience of Xero as the core accounting platform.
- Construction / building services sector — experience within the construction or building-services industry, with a working knowledge of project valuations, payment applications and retentions.
- Sound understanding of construction-specific finance matters such as CIS, work-in-progress, and job/project cost control.
- Qualification — part-qualified as a minimum (ACCA / CIMA / ACA), actively studying towards, or qualified by experience; fully qualified candidates are also welcome.
- Technical accounting — strong grounding in double-entry bookkeeping, month-end close, reconciliations and preparation of statutory and management accounts.
- VAT & tax — confident preparation and submission of VAT returns and a working understanding of relevant tax and compliance obligations.
- Systems & Excel — advanced Excel skills and confidence working across integrated finance/ERP systems.
- Controls mindset — a rigorous, process-driven approach to financial control, accuracy and deadlines.
- Leadership — experience managing or mentoring finance staff, with the ability to develop a small team.
- Communication — able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and business owners.
- Commercial acumen — a hands-on, pragmatic operator who is comfortable in an owner-managed, growing SME environment.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised, self-motivated and able to work autonomously while managing competing deadlines.
- Detail-oriented and accurate, with high standards of integrity and confidentiality.
- Proactive and improvement-focused — comfortable challenging the status quo and driving change.
- A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across finance and operations.
What We Offer
- A pivotal, newly created leadership role with direct exposure to the CFO and business owners.
- The opportunity to shape and modernise the finance function of a growing, well-established group.
- Hybrid working and a competitive package dependent on experience.
- Genuine involvement in a value-creation and exit journey — a rare opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact.
Join us to leverage your expertise in financial management within a vibrant environment that values precision, innovation, and growth. We are committed to supporting your professional journey as you help steer our organization toward continued success.
Pay: From £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
