Financial Controller, Cambridge

Posted 17 days 19 hours ago by WestonBrook Associates Limited

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB1 0
Job Description

Finance Manager / Financial Controller
£60,000 to £80,000 DOE
Cambridge

04th June, 2026

A high growth Cambridge based residential and commercial construction group is looking to recruit into a newly created senior finance role, offering full responsibility for the finance function and direct reporting to the Directors.

This opportunity is suited to a proactive, hands on finance professional who enjoys operating across both day to day activities and higher level strategic input within a growing organisation. The role will be instrumental in strengthening financial governance, delivering reliable reporting, managing liquidity, and providing insight to support senior leadership decision making.

Key Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of the overall finance function
  • Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts
  • Lead cashflow planning and ongoing monitoring across group accounts including intercompany transactions
  • Develop budgets and support longer term financial planning
  • WIP reporting and performance analysis
  • Working with senior leadership to aid strategic planning providing clear financial insights to Directors and key stakeholders
  • Oversee transactional finance, including purchase and sales ledgers
  • Administer and reconcile CIS processes
  • Ensuring full regulatory compliance with HMRC including Corporation tax and VAT
  • Complete bank reconciliations and review balance sheet integrity
  • Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and controls
  • Assist with year end processes and liaise with external advisors
  • Manage payroll operations and ensure appropriate controls are in place
  • Track project performance, focusing on margin and cost control
  • Responsibility for enhancing processes and procedures to aid continued efficiency across the group
Candidate Profile
  • Professionally qualified or qualified by experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar senior finance role
  • Background in the construction sector would be advantageous
  • Strong knowledge of CIS and subcontractor payment processes
  • Experience overseeing payroll functions
  • Commercially focused with strong analytical capability
  • Effective communicator with the ability to influence and lead
  • Experience with Xero or similar accounting systems is beneficial
What's on Offer
  • Opportunity to join a business with strong growth plans
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision making
  • Ability to shape and enhance finance processes
  • Highly competitive remuneration package with profit share potential

This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a finance function within a high growth environment. If you are ready to step into a role where you can truly add value and influence strategic direction, apply today or contact us for a confidential conversation.