Overview
Financial Controller – Construction & Maintenance Industry
NOR | Perm | Full-time | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and trusted name in the construction and maintenance services industry, delivering high-quality solutions across a broad range of commercial and residential projects. With a reputation built on reliability, professionalism, and getting the job done right, they're now looking to strengthen their finance function with an experienced Financial Controller who shares their commitment to excellence.
About the Role
We're on the lookout for a detail-driven Financial Controller to take ownership of financial operations and help the business gain clearer visibility over the numbers that matter. This isn't a \"fill the seat yesterday\" kind of hire — we're genuinely focused on finding theright personwho brings the right experience, the right mindset, and the right fit for the team.
You'll play a key role in managing accounts receivable, generating and reviewing monthly financial reports, and identifying areas where the business may be losing money or underperforming.
Responsibilities
* Accounts Receivable Management — Overseeing the full AR process, ensuring invoices are accurate, issued on time, and followed up diligently to maintain healthy cash flow
* Financial Reporting — Generating monthly financial reports and running ad hoc reports as required to support business decision-making
* Financial Analysis & Review — Reviewing reports with a critical eye to identify revenue leakage, cost overruns, margin erosion, and missed opportunities
* Budget & Forecasting Support — Assisting leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
* Process Improvement — Identifying inefficiencies in financial workflows and recommending improvements
* Compliance & Accuracy — Ensuring all financial records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with relevant standards and regulations
* Stakeholder Communication — Presenting financial insights to management in a clear, actionable way
What We're Looking For
* Proven experiencein a Financial Controller, Accountant, or similar role
* Exceptional attention to detail— You don't just run the numbers, you question them
* Strong accounts receivable experience— This is a significant part of the role
* Solid reporting skills— Comfortable generating, interpreting, and presenting financial reports
* Analytical mindset— Able to look beyond the surface to identify where the business is leaking money or missing the mark
* Proficiency with accounting software and Excel/Google Sheets
* Strong communication skills— Able to translate financial data into plain-language insights for non-finance stakeholders
* Self-motivated and proactive— Someone who takes ownership and doesn't wait to be asked
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