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Reporting to: Finance Director Start Date: Immediate Working Hours: Mon Fri, 9am 5pm Probation Period: 6 months Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Job Location: Office Based SCOPE The Financial Controller is a senior-level responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, compliance with financial regulations, and the overall financial health of the company. The Financial Controller acts as a bridge between the finance department and executive management, providing insights and guidance on financial matters to support strategic decision-making. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Reporting To ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements. This includes managing the month-end and year-end closing processes, consolidating financial data, balance sheet reconciliation and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The Financial Controller will also prepare reports for internal stakeholders and external entities, such as auditors and regulatory bodies. Budgeting and Forecasting The Financial Controller plays a pivotal role in the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads and the commercial team to develop budgets that align with the organisation s strategic goals. The Financial Controller will also monitor performance, analyses variances, and provides forecasts to anticipate future financial trends and challenges. Internal Controls and Compliance Ensuring robust internal controls, design and implement control systems to safeguard the organisation s assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance with financial regulations such as GAAP or IFRS, undertake regular review of the process with the FD and provide guidance to the board on proposed changes. Cash Flow Management Monitor cash flow, manage working capital requirements, and ensure that the company has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations. Develop, alongside the commercial team, strategies to optimise cash flow and reduce financial risks. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Analytical Skills Interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights, identify trends, assess financial performance, and make recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability. Prepare accurate and timely financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement, providing insights that support strategic decision making. Leadership and Communication Act as the deputy to the FD, providing direct advice and guidance to the Directors/Managers and to the Board as required by the FD or other leadership, and as required external parties such as funders, investors, regulatory bodies and external auditors. Communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities clearly and effectively, ensuring that stakeholders are informed and engaged. To mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth, ensuring that the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform effectively. Technical Proficiency A deep understanding of accounting principles, financial software, and regulatory requirements, be proficient in using financial management systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance reporting accuracy. Strategic Thinking Aligning financial management with the organisation s long-term objectives, evaluating financial risks and opportunities, supporting strategic initiatives, and contributing to the development of business strategies. Budgeting and Forecasting Ability to create detailed budgets and forecasts that can be cascaded through teams, working closely with commercial and operational teams to ensure that budgets meet the overall objectives of the business. Regularly review forecasts taking account of market and operational risks and advise senior management accordingly QUALIFICATIONS . A bachelor s or master s degree in finance, accounting. As a minimum we require one of the following accreditations (Fully Qualified or Part Qualified) Chartered Accountant (CA): Recognised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Chartered Management Accountant (CMA): Offered by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) TECHNICAL SKILLS Key technical skills include: Financial Reporting: Proficiency in preparing and analysing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Ability to explain and illustrate complex information in a manner that is clearly understood. Budgeting and Forecasting: Ability to develop, manage, and analyse budgets and financial forecasts to guide strategic decision making. Accounting Software: Expertise in using accounting software preferably construction focused such as 4PS/Business Central or Coins or as a minimum platform such as SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, or Sage for financial management and reporting. Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights. Project Accounting: Proficiency in Job Costing ability to prepare reliable cost to complete data and align with income. Regulatory Knowledge A comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and compliance This includes but is not limited to: UK GAAP and IFRS: Knowledge of UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is essential for accurate financial reporting. Tax Regulations: Familiarity with UK tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies. Audit Processes: Understanding of internal and external audit processes to ensure financial accuracy and integrity. Soft Skills Leadership and Management: Ability to lead and manage finance teams, providing guidance and support to achieve organizational goals. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying financial issues and developing effective solutions to address them. Diligence: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance. EXPERIENCE Industry Experience: A minimum of 5 years experience in a contractor or engineering consultant, and full understanding of operational requirement in the construction industry including the specific risks which are present in the transaction cycle. People Responsibility: A history of managing and developing high performing teams fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment,

Looking for a role where you can shape the future, not just report on the past? Here's your chance to step into a Finance Director position with a broad focus, where you will lead the finance function for the largest division of a specialist distribution business. This is a hands-on and high-impact role where you'll be the right hand to the Managing Director, drive commercial decisions, and play a pivotal part in the Senior Leadership Team.There are likely opportunities for progression, as you will act as the deputy to the Group CFO and therefore have access to leadership within the wider organisation. Expect exposure to private equity, the chance to be involved in influencing strategy. You'll be in the thick of it, working on site with a diverse team, and making a visible difference every day. Reporting to the Group CFO, you will be responsible for: Acting as a strategic partner to the Managing Director, challenging and shaping business decisions to drive growth and operational excellence This includes leading the financial evaluation of commercial decisions, including pricing, contract profitability, and investment proposals Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting, as well as, driving the delivery of monthly management information Driving improvements in cash conversion, working capital, and supply chain management Tracking and reporting capital expenditure whilst maintaining oversight of the fixed asset register Ensuring robust financial control, statutory compliance, and leading external audit activities Championing finance transformation, systems optimisation (Sage 200 or similar), and automation of reporting Leading, developing, and the hands on managing of a small finance team, developing their commercial awareness and encouraging high performance Building strong relationships with other senior finance staff across the group, auditors, banks, and commercial partners Deputising for the CFO, including treasury operations, FX exposure, and group-level responsibilities What you will need: You will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with a likely minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience gained in industry Previous experience in a similar role - Finance Director, Senior Financial Controller, or Head of Finance within a tangible asset based, commercial organisation Strong commercial acumen and business partnering skills, with the presence to influence at SLT level Proven track record in cashflow forecasting, working capital management, and building relationships with banks Hands-on approach - comfortable rolling up your sleeves and supporting a diverse, junior team Advanced Excel skills Proactive, personable, and driven - you don't sit and wait, you make things happen Ambition and vision to potentially progress to CFO level in the future What you will get: Salary up to £100,000 - £110,000 plus Car Allowance Performance related, discretionary bonus 25 days holiday, pension and range of other benefits This is a fully onsite role (5 days week) Potentially flexible to 4 days onsite, following initial probation period Free parking If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you! We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION because getting a job is hard enough. The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.

Are you ready to tackle complex financial challenges in a supportive environment? A leading company in the Facilities Management sector is seeking a Deputy Financial Controller in Greater London to contribute meaningfully to the business operations. The Role As the Deputy Financial Controller, you ll: Support maintaining balance sheet controls, ensuring asset and liability reporting is accurate. Ensure compliance with Group Accounting Policies, statutory law, and financial regulations. Assist with HFM Reporting and statutory accounts, ensuring adherence to reporting standards. Collaborate with teams across the business to promote best practices and accuracy. Drive corrective actions in response to audit findings. You To be successful in the role of Deputy Financial Controller, you ll bring: Qualified ACCA/CIMA qualification with experience in Financial Control teams. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to manage large data sets effectively. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment. What's in it for you? This role offers the chance to influence the newly formed Compliance division and enhance financial governance. You'll work alongside experienced Finance Directors and senior stakeholders, adding significant value to the team's efforts. This opportunity allows you to make meaningful contributions and influence financial reporting processes. You'll work in a collaborative environment, enhancing your visibility among senior finance professionals and building strong relationships across the organisation. Apply Now! To apply for the position of Deputy Financial Controller, click Apply Now and send your CV to Tom McClay. Interviews are taking place now, so don t miss your chance to join.

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role: This role offers an exciting opportunity to step into a highly strategic finance leadership role within a business undergoing significant transformation. Following the transition from family ownership to private equity backing, the organisation is focused on driving growth, enhancing operational performance, and strengthening financial governance. This role sits at the heart of that journey, working as a key member of the Land leadership team to shape strategy, influence decision-making, and deliver value creation. Responsibilities in this role include: Strategic & Operational Leadership Contribute to the development and delivery of divisional strategic and operational plans Act as a key member of the Land leadership team, influencing business direction and performance Support sales and investment decision-making through financial, commercial, and tax Planning & Performance Support multi-year business planning processes Deliver robust budgeting and forecasting Provide insightful analysis to support performance improvement and value creation Financial Control & Governance Maintain full accountability for the financial control environment across the division Ensure robust, compliant, and efficient financial processes and controls Oversee balance sheet integrity, risk management, and audit processes Reporting & Analysis Lead the design and delivery of the financial reporting framework Provide high-quality periodic and ad-hoc reporting to internal leadership and parent Deliver meaningful insights to enhance operational and financial decision-making Commercial & Operational Finance Support complex project-based delivery, including cost control, margin management, and risk mitigation Oversee financial aspects of international operations, including foreign exchange and credit Provide financial oversight of supply chain activities and contract performance Transformation & Continuous Improvement Proactively lead and support business change and improvement initiatives Drive efficiencies across Financial Control within the Finance directorate and wider operational processes Support ERP and systems optimisation initiatives Leadership & Team Development Develop, lead and mentor a high-performing Financial Control team Foster a culture of customer service, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Operate effectively within a matrix structure, influencing beyond direct reporting Apply if you have most of the following: Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role (Financial Controller, Deputy FD, or equivalent) Proven experience within a private equity-backed environment Background in defence, engineering, manufacturing, or complex project-based industries (defence highly desirable) Experience operating in international businesses, including exposure to foreign currency and cross-border operations Strong track record in financial control, reporting, and governance in complex environments Experience supporting strategic planning, investment decisions, and business Demonstrated success working within matrix organisations and influencing senior Technical skills/Education: Fully qualified accountant (FCA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong technical accounting expertise (UK GAAP / IFRS) Experience managing foreign exchange risk, credit risk, and financial instruments Understanding of international trade considerations (e.g. bonds, guarantees, overseas deployment models) Excel and financial modelling capability Experience with ERP systems and finance transformation initiatives Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into commercial insight Additional local requirements: Hybrid role, onsite around 70% of the week Successful candidates will need to be eligible to obtain SC (Security Clearance) The Benefits this role cam offer you include: Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a PE-backed transformation journey Clear progression pathway to Finance Director or Divisional FD roles Direct exposure to board-level and investor interactions Involvement in strategic decision-making and value creation initiatives Opportunity to shape and enhance financial control and reporting frameworks The benefits we will offer you include: 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell) Pension contributions up to 9% Private medical insurance for you and your partner Company car allowance Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work Life assurance at 4x basic salary Enhanced parental leave and pay Paid volunteering leave Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. Reporting into our UK Division Security Officer, you'll plays a crucial role in ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security protocols on higher security projects. You will be responsible for conducting site audits, overseeing staff adherence to security briefings, and serving as the primary liaison between projects and corporate security department. Please note that this role is a minimum of 3 days a week in Hoddesdon with travel to our sites and projects nationally. About our role Information Security Policy Uphold staff awareness of their security obligations pertaining to the project and disseminate any policy and procedural alterations affecting the project or its personnel. Information Security Risk Management Initiate and facilitate measures aimed at reducing information security risks where appropriate and necessary. Identify all involved entities within the supply chain throughout the project lifecycle and conduct necessary due diligence concerning personnel vetting and IT system evaluations. Ensure all staff, including internal personnel and supply chain staff, are appropriately vetted in accordance with security requirements Information Security Awareness Collaborate closely with the UK Division Security Officer to disseminate information security awareness materials. Have an awareness and understanding of UK Government and Defence security conditions and standards including changes and updates that occur. Information Security Training Ensure all project personnel receive and comprehend vital security briefings, maintaining a consistent and high level of awareness and compliance. Facilitate effective communication and the creation of Toolbox Talks following project incidents. Assist in the delivery of security briefings to ensure all personnel are informed of relevant security policies and practices. Primary Point of Contact Serve as the primary liaison between the project and the Corporate Security Department, proficiently conveying messages, updates, and coordinating security-related affairs. Assurance and Reporting Report matters concerning Information Security to the UK Division Security Officer (DSO). Maintain precise and detailed records of security-related activities, reports, and incident logs for comprehensive reference and analysis. Auditing & Risk Notifications Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate potential risks and implement preventative measures. Supportive and approachable, able to work collaboratively with colleagues, project teams, and supply chain partners. About you You'll have demonstrable experience in a similar role. Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate potential risks and implement preventative measures. Supportive and approachable, able to work collaboratively with colleagues, project teams, and supply chain partners. Strong commitment to best practice in security management, ensuring high standards are consistently maintained. Clear and confident communicator, able to share information effectively and promote awareness across all levels. Detail-oriented and reliable, with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.