Financial Controller 

Location: Livingston, West Lothian 
Salary: £70,000 + car allowance and bonus  
Sector: Construction 

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing Construction business in Livingston. This is a senior finance leadership role with responsibility for monthly reporting, process improvement, and systems development, working closely with the senior management team. 

The successful candidate will bring strong construction sector experience and hands‑on knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, playing a key role in driving financial control, insight, and operational efficiency across the business. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the monthly management accounts process, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting 

• Own and improve core finance processes, controls, and reporting workflows 

• Play a lead role in a systems implementation / optimisation, with Business Central at the centre 

• Provide commercial and financial insight to support operational and strategic decision‑making 

• Oversee job costing, WIP, and margin analysis within a construction environment 

• Lead the annual audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors 

• Manage and develop the finance team, setting best practice standards 

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management 

About You 

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager 

• Construction sector experience is essential (contracting, civils, housebuilding, or related) 

• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 

• Strong understanding of WIP, job costing, and project accounting 

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience 

• Confident leading change, process improvement, and systems initiatives 

• Strong communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders 

What’s on Offer 

• Salary circa £70,000, depending on experience 

• A key leadership role with real influence over finance and systems 

• Opportunity to drive improvement and transformation in a growing business 

• Livingston‑based role with a collaborative senior management team 

To be Considered  

Click ‘apply’ or contact Jim Rankine by email at jim@lusona.co.uk.