Financial Controller | Sheridan Group - #2194186

Failsworth, Manchester | Office based | £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

Sheridan Group is looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of our day-to-day finance function, strengthen reporting and financial controls, and support decision-making across our construction and related services businesses.

This is an opportunity to shape the accounts department, work directly with the Group Commercial Director and make a measurable impact on business performance. For the right person, there is potential to progress towards Finance Director as their responsibilities and the business develop.

The role

Reporting to the Group Commercial Director, you will manage two administration assistants and work alongside our existing part-time Finance Director. Your responsibilities will include:

•⁠ ⁠Taking ownership of monthly management accounts, balance-sheet reconciliations and clear commentary on financial performance.

•⁠ ⁠Preparing cash-flow forecasts and managing working capital, debtor and creditor reporting, and payment oversight.

•⁠ ⁠Providing visibility of performance across group companies, including intercompany balances and overhead allocations.

•⁠ ⁠Working with commercial and operational teams to understand project costs, margins and financial risks.

•⁠ ⁠Strengthening financial controls, approval procedures and the accuracy of accounting information.

•⁠ ⁠Organising and developing the support team, with clear responsibilities and deadlines.

•⁠ ⁠Improving systems and processes to deliver timely, reliable information for directors.

About you

You may already be a Financial Controller or Finance Manager, or a Senior Management Accountant ready to take the next step. You will bring:

•⁠ ⁠Experience independently producing management accounts and owning the month-end process.

•⁠ ⁠Strong cash-flow forecasting, reconciliation and financial control skills.

•⁠ ⁠A practical approach, with the confidence to investigate discrepancies, challenge figures and resolve issues.

•⁠ ⁠The ability to explain financial information clearly to colleagues outside finance.

•⁠ ⁠Experience supervising a small team or coordinating finance workloads.

•⁠ ⁠Strong Excel skills and confidence using accounting systems.

Experience within construction, subcontracting, property or a similar operational business would be beneficial, particularly knowledge of project accounting, work in progress, retentions and CIS.

ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification is preferred, although candidates with strong relevant experience who are qualified by experience will also be considered.

What we offer

•⁠ ⁠Salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience.

•⁠ ⁠Direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence business decisions.

•⁠ ⁠Ownership of the finance function, with support from an existing part-time Finance Director.

•⁠ ⁠Exposure to a varied group of businesses.

•⁠ ⁠Potential progression towards Finance Director, based on performance, capability and business needs.

Interested?

Please send your CV to Ryan Guest, Group Commercial Director, via LinkedIn, or message directly for a confidential discussion.