Financial Controller at Indevor Group Ltd, Risley, Warrington

Financial Controller / Head of Finance

Salary: £60,000 – £90,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location: Birchwood

Working Arrangement: Hybrid after embedded into team

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Company: Indevor Group – Indevor Bonds

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Financial Controller looking for the opportunity to take full ownership of a finance function and play an influential role in shaping the future of a growing business?

Indevor Group is looking to appoint a commercially astute Financial Controller / Head of Finance to lead the financial operations of Indevor Bonds, one of our specialist businesses within the Group.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established finance leader or an ambitious Financial Controller ready to take the next step in their career.

Working closely with the Managing Director and Group Directors, you will have the autonomy to lead the finance function, strengthen financial controls, influence commercial decisions and develop the processes and systems required to support continued growth.

Unlike a traditional finance role focused solely on reporting, this position offers genuine ownership, strategic involvement and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on business performance.

About Indevor Group

Indevor Group is a leading UK provider of infrastructure support services to the housebuilding and built environment sectors, working with some of the country's largest developers and housebuilders.

We are an ambitious, growing organisation with a strong reputation for delivering specialist services and creating an environment where talented individuals can develop and succeed.

Our commitment to our people has been recognised through several prestigious awards and accreditations, including:

• Investors in People Gold accreditation

• The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026

• Construction News Best Place to Work 2026 nominee

As we continue to develop and expand our businesses, we are looking for talented individuals who want to take ownership, contribute to our success and grow alongside the Group.

Key Responsibilities

As Financial Controller / Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the overall financial management of Indevor Bonds.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking full ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, effective controls and financial accountability.

• Leading the month-end process, producing management accounts, balance sheets, profit and loss reports and financial commentary.

• Managing cash flow, working capital, financial forecasts and annual budgets.

• Providing meaningful financial analysis and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.

• Working closely with the Managing Director and Group Directors to assess business performance, opportunities and financial risks.

• Overseeing invoicing, credit control, supplier payments and payroll arrangements.

• Managing statutory reporting, tax submissions and audit requirements alongside external advisers.

• Reviewing and improving financial systems, internal controls and operational processes.

• Ensuring appropriate accounting treatment of income streams, financial obligations and intercompany transactions.

• Building, mentoring and developing the finance team as the business continues to grow.

• Acting as the primary finance contact for senior leadership, external accountants and relevant advisers.

• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen profitability and support sustainable business growth.

About You

We are looking for a confident, commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a proactive, hands-on approach.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or in a comparable senior finance position.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience overseeing a complete finance function.

• Experience producing management accounts, financial reports, budgets and forecasts.

• Excellent understanding of cash-flow management, financial controls and commercial performance.

• The ability to work independently, take ownership and make informed financial decisions.

• Experience working closely with senior management, directors or business owners.

• A practical approach to solving problems and improving systems and processes.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear commercial recommendations.

• Previous experience managing, mentoring or developing finance colleagues.

• The ambition and confidence to help shape a finance function within a growing organisation.

Experience within financial services, insurance, broking, surety or another regulated environment would be particularly advantageous, although we are equally interested in candidates from other sectors who can demonstrate strong financial leadership and commercial awareness.

Experience within a privately owned business or multi-company group structure w