Financial Controller

Bury | Office Based | Full Time

£65,000 - £75,000 + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a successful and growing engineering business based in Bury.

This is a key leadership role where you'll take ownership of the finance function, partnering with senior management to drive commercial performance and support continued business growth.

Please note: This role requires previous experience within a construction, engineering, contracting or project-based business, with strong hands-on experience of Work in Progress (WIP) accounting, revenue recognition and payment applications. Applications without this experience cannot be considered.

This is far more than a traditional Financial Controller position. You'll play a strategic role in the business whilst remaining hands-on across all aspects of the finance function.

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• Lead the finance function and develop the finance team.
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• Produce monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
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• Manage cash flow and working capital.
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• Ensure robust financial controls and statutory compliance.
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• Oversee payroll, VAT and CIS reporting.
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• Take ownership of Work in Progress (WIP) reporting, revenue recognition and payment applications.
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• Monitor project profitability and provide commercial analysis to senior leadership.
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• Business partner with operational teams to improve financial performance.
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• Liaise with auditors, banks and external advisers.
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To be successful in this role you will be:

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• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
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• An experienced Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.
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• Experienced within the construction, engineering, contracting or project-based sector.
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Work in Progress (WIP) Accounting

Revenue Recognition

Payment Applications

Project Accounting

Cash Flow Forecasting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Controls & Compliance

Leading and developing finance teams

Experience of Xero, Construction Manager and advanced Excel would be advantageous.

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• £65,000 - £75,000 salary (depending on experience)
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• Private Healthcare
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• Enhanced Pension
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• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
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• Modern office environment
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• Genuine career progression
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• A senior leadership role within a growing business
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If you have the essential WIP and project accounting experience and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.