Financial Controller (12 Month Maternity Cover)Location: Hemel HempsteadStart date: Ideally April 2026Reports to: The DirectorsTeam: Small finance team of threeAbout the RoleOur client is an established engineering business . We are looking for an experienced and hands on Financial Controller to cover an initial 12-month maternity period (with potential for longer term). This is the number one day to day finance role in the business and is well suited to someone who enjoys being close to the detail as well as supporting the Directors with monthly reporting and financial insight. The role takes ownership of the finance function across both the trading company and the holding company. A full handover is expected, so an April start is preferred.Month end and reportingFull monthly management accountsPandL, balance sheet and cash reportingMonthly board reporting for the DirectorsTracking and analysing gross profit levelsQuarterly corporation tax tracking and forecastingVAT returnsYear end support following June audit including queries, statutory accounts collation and tax schedulesProject accounting and WIPExtensive Work In Progress management which is a key driver in the engineering project lifecycleOversight of project costing, revenue recognition and invoicingEnsuring accurate and timely WIP valuation each monthOperational financeJournals, reconciliations and all aspects of hands on financeDay to day support to the small finance teamManaging finance queries from different and s