Financial Controller

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

This is a senior finance position with responsibility for overseeing financial reporting, financial controls, planning and commercial performance, 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 and integrity of financial information.
• Oversee balance sheet management, reconciliations and financial reviews.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Provide financial analysis, insight and challenge to support business decision-making.
• Partner with operational teams to monitor financial performance, costs and profitability.
• Oversee the financial management of a portfolio of projects, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Support cash flow, working capital and wider commercial initiatives.
• Provide financial guidance and insight to senior stakeholders and project teams.
• Lead, develop and support the finance team.
• Drive improvements across finance processes, systems and reporting.

About you

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Several years' post-qualified experience in a senior finance position.
• Previous experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure or another project-based environment.
• Strong background in financial control, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience supporting the financial management of projects and monitoring costs and profitability.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insight.
• Strong Excel and wider Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently.
• Previous experience managing, mentoring or developing finance professionals. xwwtmva

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 rol
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