Job Type:Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)Salary:£50,000-£60,000 per annumLocation:ShrewsburyYour new companyHays Senior Finance are supporting an SME construction business based in Shrewsbury with the recruitment of a Financial Controller on a 12 month fixed-term contract. Our client is a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation committed to delivering high-quality services and driving operational excellence.Your new roleReporting into the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the company''s financial operations, ensuring robust financial management and effective reporting whilst leading a small team.Key duties: Production of accurate and timely monthly management accountsLiaison with external auditors and preparation of annual schedulesExplanation of monthly variances and trendsResponsible for all day-to-day cash and banking transactionsProvide relevant cashflow forecasting informationOversight of credit control and purchase ledger processesSupervision of subcontract payments in line with CIS and HMRC guidelinesContribute to the improvement of processes and systemsPayroll supportManagement of a small finance team What you''ll need to succeed Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBEProven experience working as a Financial Controller (or similar) in a busy SME environmentDetailed understanding of key day-to-day financial activities to include management accounting, statutory accounting, cashflow and VATA collaborative leader capable of managing finance staf