About this role
Financial Controller | Reigate / Hybrid | Paying £65k - £75k DOE
Location: Reigate, Surrey (hybrid working available)
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £65,000-£75,000 plus discretionary bonus
Reporting to: Managing Director
The opportunity
A successful, profitable and entrepreneurial property development business is looking for a commercially sharp Financial Controller to act as the right-hand person to its Managing Director.
This is not a back-office finance role. The MD is entrepreneurial, moves quickly and wants a finance partner who thinks the same way: someone who understands the deals, sees the commercial picture and gives an honest, well-judged view on where the money should go.
The business grows by acquiring land and investing significant capital, so cash is everything. Managing cash flow astutely, planning ahead for major commitments and keeping a firm grip on working capital will be at the heart of the role. You will take full ownership of the finance function, sit on the senior leadership team and play a central part in decisions on what the business buys, when and how it funds it.
What you'll be doing
Cash and capital
Own cash flow forecasting and management, making sure the business can fund its acquisitions and capital commitments with confidenceManage working capital and treasury, including relationships with banks and fundersModel and assess acquisitions, capital investment decisions and growth opportunities, giving the MD clear, commercially grounded recommendations Commercial partnership
Work side by side with the MD as a trusted adviser, challenging and supporting decisions with sound financial insightPartner with the operational, land and planning teams to drive performance and profitabilityDeliver meaningful financial analysis that helps the business decide, not just report Running the finance function
Lead, mentor and develop the finance teamProduce timely, accurate monthly management accountsOwn budgeting, forecasting, business planning and month-endDevelop robust financial controls, systems and reporting processesManage deadlines and compliance requirements About you
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifiedExperience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Senior Finance Business PartnerGenuine commercial savvy: you understand how deals and investments create value, and you are comfortable advising on themStrong cash flow and working capital management experience, ideally in a capital-intensive or acquisitive businessConfident influencing and challenging a fast-moving, entrepreneurial MDStrong financial control, governance and reporting expertiseHands-on and proactive, with close attention to detailThrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment Desirable
Experience in property development, real estate, construction or another capital-intensive sectorExperience working with lenders and funders on development or acquisition finance What's on offer
£65,000-£75,000 plus discretionary bonus25 days holiday plus bank holidaysHybrid workingA right-hand role to the MD, with a seat on the senior leadership teamA successful, profitable and growing business with ambitious plans