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Financial Controller

Nottingham, England , United Kingdom

Accountancy jobs >> Accounting/Financial/Insurance

Negotiable

Permanent

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Our client is 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, they are now seeking a commercially astute and experienced Financial Controller to join their 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.

Salary & Benefits:

* Competitive salary: upto £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

* Bonus schemes

* Company pension

* Free on-site parking

* Private medical insurance

* Private dental insurance

We look forward to receiving your application

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-23326
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 1

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