Job Description

Company Overview

The Collard Group is a prominent privately-owned waste management company and a leading demolition specialist operating across multiple regions. With a dedicated team and extensive infrastructure, the company is committed to delivering sustainable waste solutions, demolition, earthworks, and recycling services while continuously investing in future growth.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Financial Controller to lead and strengthen our finance operations across 9 divisions and 6 group companies. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the month-end close, deliver clear and insightful management reporting, enhance financial controls, and play a key role in developing and mentoring a high-performing finance team.

This is a broad, influential role suited to a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys combining strategic oversight with operational involvement, and would relish making a valuable contribution to continued growth and development across our Group.

Responsibilities

Lead the month?end close and deliver accurate, timely management accounts Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure strong financial control Provide commercial analysis and meaningful insights to senior leadership Oversee transactional finance: ledgers, credit control, payments, payroll, VAT/CIS, fixed assets and intercompany Manage cash flow forecasting, daily banking and credit balances Drive process and system improvements across multiple finance and operational platforms Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external auditors Lead, mentor and develop a team of 10 (6 direct reports).

Experience

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with solid post?qualification experience Proven financial control experience outside of practice Strong systems capability, including advanced Excel Accurate accounting for Construction Contracts Confident with FRS102, VAT, PAYE/NI, CIS and audit processes Clear communicator able to influence both finance and non?finance colleagues A proactive leader with excellent attention to detail and a drive for improvement Experience managing and developing a team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme
Work Location: In person