Financial controller
Our client, a leading company in the residential real estate development industry in Limassol, with 20+ projects across multiple SPVs and a team of ~35 employees, is seeking a Financial Controller.
This is the most senior finance role in the company, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with shareholders. The successful candidate will lead the Finance team and oversee financial reporting, controls, compliance, and group finance operations across all SPVs and the parent company.
Job Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Consolidation
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycle across all SPVs and the parent company
Produce the consolidated group P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
Produce SPV final accounts for each completed project.
Deliver clear, accurate management reporting to the CEO and shareholders
Team Leadership
Lead and develop the full Finance team: AR, AP, and Financial Analyst (FP&A)
Set priorities, review work quality, and ensure timely close across all entities
Build a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
Identify capability gaps and drive hiring and development decisions
Controls & Process
Own the internal control environment across the Finance function
Establish and maintain accounting policies aligned with IFRS and Cypriot requirements
Design and enforce approval workflows for payments, journal entries, and intercompany transactions
Continuously improve close timelines, reconciliation discipline, and reporting accuracy
Audits — Group & SPVs
Own the relationship with external auditors
Lead the audit of the parent company end-to-end
Oversee SPV audits; review and resolve material adjustments
Ensure audit-ready records are maintained across all entities year-round
Tax & VAT Oversight
Own group-wide VAT and corporate tax compliance
Review and sign off on VAT returns and tax submissions
Manage the relationship with tax advisors
Ensure tax-efficient structuring within compliance boundaries, in coordination with external advisors and the CEO
Treasury & Banking
Own the group cash position and weekly cash reporting to the CEO
Manage all banking relationships across SPVs and the parent
Oversee facility utilization, drawdowns, and covenant compliance
Approve payment runs and oversee intercompany funding flows
Partner with the CEO on liquidity planning and funding decisions
Budgeting & Cost Control
Own the annual budgeting process across all SPVs and the parent
Direct the Financial Analyst on budget build, consolidation, and variance reporting
Review and sign off on Budget vs. Actual analysis across the group
Escalate material variances and partner with department heads on corrective action
Business Partnering
Act as the primary finance partner to the CEO and department heads
Support the CEO and shareholders with ad-hoc financial analysis as required
Systems & Data
Own SAP as the source of truth for the group's financials
Drive improvements in chart of accounts, reporting structures, and data quality
Lead or support automation initiatives across the Finance function
Requirements
ACCA, ACA, or equivalent — fully qualified
8+ years of relevant experience, including audit firm background (Big 4 or mid-tier strongly preferred)
Prior Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Senior Audit Manager experience
Multi-entity / group consolidation experience essential
Real estate, construction, or development industry experience strongly preferred
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and Cypriot tax and VAT
Demonstrated experience leading and developing a finance team
Experience managing banking relationships and treasury operations
Strong working knowledge of SAP (or comparable ERP)
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Excellent communication skills — able to translate financials for non-finance stakeholders and present to shareholders
Fluent English and Greek
Benefits
Competitive salary aligned with seniority
Performance-based bonus scheme
Paid Sport’s Benefit Membership (Access to 350 gyms/hotels/tennis courts etc across the island)
A collaborative, professional team and a long runway as the company grows
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