Financial Controller

Financial Controller SAP / Project Finance

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)
iro £70,000 pa

We are partnering with an innovative global technology solutions provider to recruit an experienced Financial Controller for their UK finance team. Operating within a fast-growing technology and services environment, the business delivers large-scale digital infrastructure solutions across the transportation sector.

This role will suit a commercially minded finance professional with strong SAP experience and a background in project-based organisations.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Financial Controller will take ownership of financial planning, reporting and project financial performance across the region. The role has a strong focus on project financial control, SAP system optimisation, and commercial financial analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead monthly financial reporting, including P&L analysis, variance reporting and management insight.
• Provide financial oversight of project portfolios, monitoring project costs, margins and OPEX against budget and forecasts.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring accurate financial planning across the business.
• Work closely with operational teams to provide commercial financial insight into long-term technology and service projects.
• Utilise and enhance SAP financial systems to support reporting, controls and financial processes.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, controls and reporting tools.
• Support statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across finance, operations and project delivery teams.

We are looking for a technically strong finance professional who is comfortable working in a technology, IT, engineering or service-based environment.

Key requirements:

• 8 10 years experience within Financial Control, FP&A or Project Finance.
• Strong experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Proven background in project financial control, project accounting, or long-term contract environments.
• Experience working in technology, IT, telecoms, engineering or service-driven organisations.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into commercial insights.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline (professional qualification desirable).

If you are an experienced Financial Controller with SAP expertise and strong project finance exposure in a tech or service organisation, we would be keen to speak with you.