Financial Controller

Robert Half has partnered with a project-based business to recruit for a Financial Controller, based in South Leeds.

This is a senior finance position with responsibility for overseeing financial reporting, financial controls, planning and commercial performance, while partnering closely with operational and senior leadership teams.

Key responsibilities

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• Lead monthly and annual financial reporting processes.
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• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
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• Oversee balance sheet management, reconciliations and financial reviews.
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• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
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• Provide financial analysis, insight and challenge to support business decision-making.
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• Partner with operational teams to monitor financial performance, costs and profitability.
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• Oversee the financial management of a portfolio of projects, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
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• Support cash flow, working capital and wider commercial initiatives.
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• Provide financial guidance and insight to senior stakeholders and project teams.
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• Lead, develop and support the finance team.
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• Drive improvements across finance processes, systems and reporting.
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About you

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• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
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• Several years' post-qualified experience in a senior finance position.
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• Previous experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure or another project-based environment.
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• Strong background in financial control, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
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• Experience supporting the financial management of projects and monitoring costs and profitability.
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• Commercially minded, with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insight.
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• Strong Excel and wider Microsoft Office skills.
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• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
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• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently.
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• Previous experience managing, mentoring or developing finance professionals.
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The opportunity

The business has a strong pipeline of projects and is entering an exciting period of continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of a broad finance function and play a key role in supporting commercial and operational decision-making.

Salary & benefits

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• Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience.
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• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
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• Pension scheme.
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• Employee discounts.
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• Health and life cover.
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• Additional employee benefits.
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