Required background: Housebuilding

An opportunity to join a highly successful, independent property development and housebuilding group with an annual turnover approaching £100m.

Characterised by entrepreneurial leadership, our client manages a diverse portfolio spanning traditional housing schemes, major residential developments and a growing rental portfolio.

Following an internal restructuring, we are looking for a hands-on, high-calibre Financial Controller to run the day-to-day operations of the finance department, modernise internal workflows and act as a key commercial partner.

The Role

This is a pivotal, highly visible position within an agile team. You will balance high-level statutory and compliance delivery with a willing, hands-on approach to daily operational finance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Departmental Leadership: Take operational ownership of the accounting function, managing and mentoring a small transaction and accounting team while implementing robust processes for monthly reporting.
• Systems Migration: Act as the strategic lead for the rollout and implementation of a newly adopted ERP system, transitioning the business away from legacy platforms.
• Statutory Compliance: Lead the finalisation of statutory accounts, audit packs and filings for the contracting arm, the wider Group and various SPVs.
• Commercial Appraisals: Maintain and update complex Excel-based site profitability appraisals and handle ad hoc scenario modelling to support an active land acquisition team.
• Treasury & Tax: Assist the FD with site financing and refinancing, monitor banking covenants and oversee CIS and VAT returns.

The Ideal Candidate

• A proven track record of financial control within residential development, housebuilding or contracting.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial modelling are non-negotiable, alongside experience navigating a major system implementation.
• An adaptable, proactive mindset, you must enjoy working in a fast-paced structure alongside entrepreneurial owners who pivot quickly to unlock alternative strategies (such as building rental portfolios, bulk sales and overseas asset sales).

Ref: 4373IG