Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Clear Progression to Finance Director Location: East London Are you an experienced Financial Controller with a construction background looking for a clear route to Finance Director? We are working with an established specialist construction group operating across the UK and Europe to recruit a Financial Controller. With ambitious growth plans targeting turnover towards £1 billion, this is an opportunity to join a business where finance will play a central role in supporting its next stage of expansion. The opportunity You will take ownership of financial control and reporting across the group, combining hands-on finance leadership with commercial support to the wider business. A key attraction is the clear progression to Finance Director, with scope to develop your strategic responsibilities as the business grows. This role will suit someone who wants to influence decisions, strengthen the finance function and build a long-term career within construction. Key responsibilities

• Lead the production of accurate management accounts and group financial reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital.
• Provide clear financial insight into project performance, costs and profitability.
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to support business decisions.
• Strengthen financial controls, reporting processes and systems.
• Oversee statutory reporting, audit preparation and relevant tax compliance.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Support financial planning for UK and European operations. About you
• A qualified accountant, ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience within a construction business is essential, ideally with a contractor or specialist subcontractor.
• An experienced Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller or Head of Finance.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, cash flow and the commercial demands of construction.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and translating financial information into practical recommendations.
• A hands-on leader with the ambition and capability to progress to Finance Director. Why consider this role?
• Clear progression to Finance Director.
• An established construction group with UK and European operations.
• Ambitious growth plans targeting turnover towards £1 billion.
• Scope to shape the finance function and influence the direction of the business.