Financial Controller

Financial Controller
Salary: upto £60,000 Dependant on Experience

Scope of the Role:

An exciting opportunity for a BRAND NEW Financial Controller role. This position offers a chance to play a key part in the company's growth and expansion, particularly following a recent acquisition where they purchased an existing business.

The focus on process automation and scalability is particularly interesting, as it presents the chance for the right candidate to shape and optimize financial operations.

The Client

A fast-growing, dynamic group of hauliers operating across the UK and Europe. They are committed to providing reliable and innovative logistics solutions, with a focus on client satisfaction and industry leadership.

Current Turnover is £16m looking to double this year! and then continue to grow. The Client is stead fast on becoming one of the top 5 Transport Companies within the UK. You could have amazing growth in your career here.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Controller to manage and improve all accounting functions within the group. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations, tracking KPIs, maintaining departmental reporting, and supporting Financial Director. Currently running a small accounting team of 2+ accounting staff.

This role will have huge growth in it…..

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reporting into the Financial Director.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable (2 staff currently)
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic financial planning and decision-making.
• Implement and maintain financial controls, focusing on scalability and process automation.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Lead within an Accounts Department or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial management software.
• Strong IT Accounting Skills, especially Excel. Company use XERO presently.
• Ideally a Qualified Accountant(preferred)
• Transport or Service Industry Background(preferred)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to automate and scale financial processes as part of the company's growth phase.

Benefits:

• Free on-site parking, holiday, pension etc
• Monday to Friday day - 8am-5pm

Growth:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive individual who is eager to contribute to the company's growth and success and grow their skills and career with them.