Financial Controller

Financial Controller | Construction / Engineering Bury | Office Based | Full Time £65,000 - £75,000 + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension Work in Progress (WIP) experience is ESSENTIALAn 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. The OpportunityThis 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. Key Responsibilities • Lead the finance function and develop the finance team. • Produce monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts. • Manage cash flow and working capital. • Ensure robust financial controls and statutory compliance. • Oversee payroll, VAT and CIS reporting. • Take ownership of Work in Progress (WIP) reporting, revenue recognition and payment applications. • Monitor project profitability and provide commercial analysis to senior leadership. • Business partner with operational teams to improve financial performance. • Liaise with auditors, banks and external advisers. About YouTo be successful in this role you will be: • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. • An experienced Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager. • Experienced within the construction, engineering, contracting or project-based sector. Essential Experience 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. What's on Offer? • £65,000 - £75,000 salary (depending on experience) • Private Healthcare • Enhanced Pension • 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays • Modern office environment • Genuine career progression • A senior leadership role within a growing business 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.