Financial Controller

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Overview:

We are a leading logistics provider, offering same-day, accessible, and tailored courier services to businesses across the UK. With a strong reputation for customer service and operational excellence, we are now seeking a commercially astute and experienced Financial Controller to join our team at the Annesley site.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing the full finance function, ensuring financial compliance, enhancing internal processes, and supporting strategic business decisions. The successful candidate will play a vital part in driving financial performance and contributing to the company’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily financial operations, including reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts and financial statements.
Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements (VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, Companies House filings).
Lead the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors and advisors.
Support strategic decision-making through detailed financial analysis and forecasting.
Maintain strong internal controls and seek continuous improvements in financial systems and processes.
Provide regular financial reporting and presentations to the senior leadership team.
Oversee payroll functions, whether managed in-house or through external providers.
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks to the business.
Lead financial projects, including system upgrades and implementations.
Contribute to commercial decision-making through financial modelling, scenario analysis, and business case development.
Skills Experience:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Demonstrable experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role.
Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Experience producing statutory accounts and managing audit processes.
Commercial awareness and ability to support strategic and operational decisions.
Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or ERP platforms).
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
High level of attention to detail and a commitment to financial accuracy.
Desirable:

Experience within the haulage or automotive logistics sector, particularly with Amazon bulk services.
Prior involvement in system implementations or software upgrades.
Background in SMEs or fast-paced, growing business environments.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/07/2025
Reference ID: Financial Controller Read more

Published on 2025/09/10. Modified on 2025/09/10.

Description

Full job description
Overview:

We are a leading logistics provider, offering same-day, accessible, and tailored courier services to businesses across the UK. With a strong reputation for customer service and operational excellence, we are now seeking a commercially astute and experienced Financial Controller to join our team at the Annesley site.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing the full finance function, ensuring financial compliance, enhancing internal processes, and supporting strategic business decisions. The successful candidate will play a vital part in driving financial performance and contributing to the company’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily financial operations, including reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts and financial statements.
Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements (VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, Companies House filings).
Lead the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors and advisors.
Support strategic decision-making through detailed financial analysis and forecasting.
Maintain strong internal controls and seek continuous improvements in financial systems and processes.
Provide regular financial reporting and presentations to the senior leadership team.
Oversee payroll functions, whether managed in-house or through external providers.
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks to the business.
Lead financial projects, including system upgrades and implementations.
Contribute to commercial decision-making through financial modelling, scenario analysis, and business case development.
Skills Experience:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Demonstrable experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role.
Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Experience producing statutory accounts and managing audit processes.
Commercial awareness and ability to support strategic and operational decisions.
Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or ERP platforms).
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
High level of attention to detail and a commitment to financial accuracy.
Desirable:

Experience within the haulage or automotive logistics sector, particularly with Amazon bulk services.
Prior involvement in system implementations or software upgrades.
Background in SMEs or fast-paced, growing business environments.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/07/2025
Reference ID: Financial Controller
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