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Location: Essex / Hybrid (with travel to London and East Sussex as required)

About Us:
Labtek Group is a fast-growing multi-company group operating across mechanical & electrical contracting, fire protection, waste management, and manufacturing. With over 60 in-house engineers and a projected group turnover of £15M, we’re on a mission to scale sustainably and profitably. We are now seeking a commercially minded Financial Director or Financial Controller to join our leadership team and support our next phase of growth.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Group CEO, you will be responsible for overseeing the group’s financial strategy, compliance, reporting, and control functions. You’ll play a key role in budgeting, cash flow management, group consolidation, and supporting acquisitions and integrations. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and manage all group financial operations, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and forecasting

* Own the month-end and year-end processes across all group entities

* Develop and monitor budgets, KPIs, and financial plans aligned with group strategy

* Manage relationships with external accountants, banks, and funding partners

* Lead financial due diligence and integration for acquisitions

* Ensure compliance with all statutory and tax obligations

* Support board-level decision making with accurate, timely reporting and insight

* Implement and refine financial controls and reporting systems

Requirements:

* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

* Experience in a similar role (FD, FC, or Head of Finance), ideally within construction, engineering, or multi-entity SMEs

* Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence strategic decisions

* Hands-on and adaptable, comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth business

* Proficient with cloud-based accounting systems (Xero preferred) and Excel

Desirable:

* Experience with M&A, EMI schemes, and group consolidations

* Understanding of CIS, R&D tax credits, and HMRC compliance

What We Offer:

* Competitive salary (DOE)

* Performance-based bonuses

* Flexible working and hybrid model

* The chance to shape and grow the finance function in a thriving entrepreneurial group

* Supportive leadership and a fast-moving, no-politics environment