Financial Controller - big fish little fish : Job Details

Financial Controller - Full Time

Location: Annesley, NottinghamSalary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Overview:

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: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Bonus schemes
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Private dental insurance

How to Apply:

Please apply through the link where we will be intouch to discuss this fantastic opportunity.