Finance Controller

Location - Office Based, London.

About the Role

Terra Contractors are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller for one of our clients to join its growing finance team. This is a senior leadership position and the successful candidate will act as the number two to the Finance Director, playing a key role in supporting the continued growth and financial management of the business.

The role requires a qualified accountant with strong experience in the construction sector or related industries, capable of overseeing all aspects of financial control, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. The successful candidate will work closely with operational and commercial teams to provide accurate financial information and support strategic decision-making.

Essential Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 7+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Senior Finance position.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and statutory compliance.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

• Oversee the day-to-day finance function.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and board reporting packs.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts.
• Liaise with external auditors, accountants, banks and professional advisers.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process.
• Prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Monitor performance against budgets and investigate variances.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior management.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage working capital and cash flow requirements.
• Produce short, medium and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor debtor and creditor positions.
• Optimise cash collection procedures.
• Manage banking relationships and financing facilities.

Construction & Project Finance

• Monitor project profitability and contract performance.
• Support WIP calculations and contract accounting.
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to track project margins.
• Review subcontractor payment processes and commercial controls.
• Assist with tender reviews and financial appraisals of new projects.

Team Leadership

• Support, mentor and develop finance team members.
• Implement and improve finance processes and controls.
• Drive efficiencies through systems and process improvements.
• Act as deputy to the Finance Director when required.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax and VAT obligations.
• Manage CIS reporting requirements.
• Maintain robust financial controls and governance procedures.
• Assist with risk management and financial planning activities.
• Support ESG, audit and compliance reporting where required.

Skills & Experience

• Strong financial accounting and management accounting experience.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management expertise.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Experience within construction, engineering, contracting or infrastructure sectors is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £120,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to work within a growing and ambitious construction business.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.

Pay: £120,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person