Financial Controller

Harper May Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Harper May is partnering with a leading construction group who is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations across a diverse portfolio of development projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business delivering major infrastructure and construction initiatives across the UK.

Role Overview:
The Financial Controller will play a key role in ensuring the financial health of project companies by leading reporting, overseeing controls, and supporting commercial decision-making. Working closely with senior leadership, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end financial processes and driving continuous improvement across systems and reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and oversee monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow reporting, and project variance analysis

• Manage the preparation of statutory accounts and lead the external audit process

• Drive strong financial governance across multiple construction projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards

• Manage financial aspects of project financing, including lender reporting, covenant compliance, and drawdown processes

• Maintain and develop operational and financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning

• Oversee VAT compliance, corporation tax submissions, and business rates processes in collaboration with advisors

• Provide detailed financial reporting and insights to senior leadership and the Board, including preparation of Board papers and presentations

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team to ensure the delivery of high-quality reporting and analysis

• Collaborate with project managers, contract teams, and external advisors to ensure alignment between financial reporting and project delivery

• Support continuous improvements across financial systems, controls, and reporting processes

Key Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience in FRS 102 and IFRS reporting

• Proven experience working within construction, infrastructure, or project-based environments

• Background in managing project finance reporting and debt compliance is highly advantageous

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with developing or maintaining complex financial models

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to manage and develop teams

• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and a commercial mindset

• Effective communicator capable of engaging confidently with operational teams and external stakeholders