Financial Controller

WHO WE ARE:

VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility, our approach to projects always prioritises the best interests of our clients, our people, and the environment.

At VVB, our CORE Values define who we are, guiding our behaviours and decision-making across all levels. These values aren?t just principles?they represent the pillars of our company vision

C ? Care & Collaboration

O ? Opportunity & Ownership

R ? Responsibility & Respect

E ? Excellence & End Result Focus

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated Financial Controller to lead our Finance Team, playing a key role in ensuring the delivery of critical business outputs including monthly management accounts, annual financial reporting, and audit processes.

This is a leadership role, managing a team of 5 (with 2-3 direct reports), with responsibility for overseeing the financial processes that underpin the business, such as Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact, driving efficiency, improving processes, and providing valuable insights to the CFO, CEO and Board.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Own the month-end management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.

Brief the CFO, CEO, and Board on financial performance, project cash position, and comparisons to earned value and tender.
Take ownership of core financial processes, including Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable, driving efficiency and best practice.
Manage and develop finance systems, including SAP Business One and SAP Concur, working to automate processes and reduce manual intervention.
Lead on the delivery of Group Statutory Audit & Accounts, working closely with external auditors and accountancy firms.
Work closely with the Head of Finance Business Partnering to ensure accurate and timely project-level reporting.
Support the development of new reporting metrics and other key finance projects to enhance financial visibility and control.
LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure the Finance Team has the right skills, training, and development to excel in their roles.
Lead annual salary reviews, appraisals, and succession planning.
Support the development of training programmes and internal promotions.
Manage recruitment processes using the ATS system.
Ensure all team members complete mandatory training and engage with systems such as Cascade HR and Notify for H&S reporting.
Champion information security awareness, ensuring governance training and compliance within the team.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Strong knowledge of SAP systems, with experience in process automation.
Proven experience delivering management accounts and related processes/analysis.
Commercial awareness and business intelligence, ideally gained through business partnering.
Experience working within construction, infrastructure, or transport sectors, with knowledge of contract accounting and JV structures ? desirable.
Experience creating Power BI dashboards ? desirable.
Familiarity with Asite for reporting ? desirable.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS:

Confident, with the gravitas to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organisation.
Able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
Excellent time management, with strong attention to detail.
Well-organised, self-motivated, adaptable and flexible.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Passionate about developing high-performing teams.
Ambitious, looking to progress into a leadership role.
Why Join VVB?

At VVB, we recognise the value of a diverse workforce and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We actively promote equality in employment and service delivery, ensuring that all prospective and current employees feel valued and supported.

If you?re a qualified finance professional with a passion for process improvement, leadership, and delivering high-quality financial insights, we?d love to hear from you