Financial Controller

Sector:Construction
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£65,000 per annum
Town/City:Edinburgh
County:City of Edinburgh
Job ref:39706 S06
Post Date:17. 04. 2025
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About the Role

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

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