Financial Controller

Gleeson RG are exclusively working with a highly acquisitive Logistics Business that has been on an impressive growth journey in the last 2 years. The role will be based in Spalding for an initial 12 month period before transitioning to the head office.

Role

• Ensure that all financial reporting is accurate, timely and in line with UK GAAP and IFRS as appropriate
• Manage the Year end process including all reporting and the audit relationship
• Preparation of statutory accounts packs for all legal entities, ensuring the packs meet with relevant legal and accounting requirements and are consistent in approach with wider Group.
• Manage the delivery of month end reporting requirements to group and continue to build proactive group relationship
• Act as the key point of contact for group reporting, consolidation and submission of both actuals and forecasts/budgets
• Oversee the production and distribution of weekly 'Flash' reporting
• Act as champion and lead to ensure compliance with group control policies and frame work.
• Formally review all Balance Sheet reconciliations each month
• Own all banking and payments (incl. control) systems and processes
• Manage and develop a team of qualified and part qualified accountants
• Proactively review systems processes and procedures, recommending and implementing improvements to further improve speed/ quality/ cost to serve
• Provide business partnering support to central functions including forecasting and budgeting
• Formally review the VAT, Tax, National Statistics and PSA returns ensuring that they are submitted accurately and on time
• Ensure department is kept informed of industry developments which are relevant to the operation of an efficient finance function

Profile

• Fully Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• FMCG/logistics background is preferable
• Ability to coach/mentor
• Ability to engage with all levels within the business

On Offer

Up to £80,000 + Package

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