JANE GORSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Financial Controller | Construction / Engineering
Bury | Office Based | Full Time
£65,000 – £75,000 + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension
Work in Progress (WIP) experience is ESSENTIAL
An 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 Opportunity
This 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 You
To 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.
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