Financial Controller

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider supporting clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment services through a UK-wide operational network and long-established regional presence.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Financial Controller for a 9-month fixed term contract. Reporting directly to the Finance Director the Financial Controller will be responsible for building, upholding and continuously improving in-house financial management systems, achieving and maintaining the highest level of financial integrity and good governance.

What you’ll do

*       Help lead the finance team through a period of change as the business transitions from Microsoft Dynamics Business Central to Finance and Operations

*       Lead any other changes to systems and processes.

*       Help develop and support the finance team. 

*       Working with the finance team, improve the month-end close and reporting process. 

*       Prepare weekly cash flow projections to enable appropriate treasury management across the Axis CLC group.

*       Ensure the balance sheet is controlled through the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process, implementing improvements where necessary.

*       Work closely with the wider Axis CLC finance team, enhance the reporting process to improve the provision of financial information. 

*       Develop relationships and collaboration outside of finance with other departments within the business. 

*       Develop budgets and financial forecasts for the business.

*       Lead the financial audit process.

*       Support the finance director in driving financial performance through value-added insight in reporting and analysis through the provision of value-add, quality financial and non-financial information.

About you

*       ACA or ACCA qualified, alongside sufficient PQE

*       At least 5 years’ experience as a financial controller and/or senior financial management.

*       Experience of building and developing accounting systems, teams and infrastructure.

*       Implementing process improvements.

*       Leadership and management experience.

*       Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise/delegate.

*       Ability to work to very tight deadlines, while maintaining close attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy 

What We Offer

*       Hybrid working with flexibility around office attendance.

*       Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance

*       25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

*       Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support.

*       24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service

*       1 paid volunteer day

*       £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation.

*       Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.