Commercial Finance Controller

Robert Half has partnered with a project-based business to recruit for a Commercial Finance Controller, based in South Leeds.

This is a senior, commercially focused finance position with responsibility for financial reporting, project performance, forecasting and commercial decision-making, while partnering closely with operational and senior leadership teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual financial reporting processes.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure the accuracy of financial information.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Provide financial analysis, insight and challenge to support business decision-making.
• Oversee the financial management of a portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects.
• Monitor project costs, revenue, margins and financial performance.
• Support revenue recognition and project timing, with IFRS 15 experience desirable.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and operational teams.
• Support cash flow, working capital and wider commercial initiatives.
• Lead, develop and support the finance team.
• Support the integration of the business into wider Group finance governance and processes.
• Drive improvements across finance processes, systems and reporting.

About you

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Several years' post-qualified experience operating at a senior finance level.
• Previous experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, rail or another project-based environment.
• Commercially minded, with the confidence to challenge Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing, mentoring or developing finance professionals.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and comfortable taking ownership of the finance function.

The opportunity

The business has a strong pipeline of projects and is entering an exciting period of continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of a broad finance function and play a key role in supporting commercial and operational decision-making.

Salary & benefits

• Salary - £70,000- £75,000, depending on experience.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee discounts.
• Health and life cover.
• Additional employee benefits.
• Hybrid working, with 2-3 days per week in the South Leeds office.

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