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Financial Controller

  • Location

    Milton Keynes

  • Job Function:

    Logistics

  • Sector:

    FMCG

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £65000 - £70000.00 per annum + +excellent bonus + benefits

  • Contact:

    Andrew Wilkinson

  • Contact email:

    andrew.wilkinson@ea-first.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH2336_1727343141

  • Published:

    2 months ago

  • Expiry date:

    25 December 2024

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

  • Consultant:

    Andrew Wilkinson

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Milton Keynes

The company are looking for a Financial Controller with a mixture of financial management and commercial experience to join their team on a permanent basis.

A Logistics and Transport company based near Milton Keynes is looking for a Financial Controller to join their team on a permanent basis. The company are a multi-site business who are about to go through a growth phase so this is a great time to be joining. There is possible long term scope for this to progress into a Finance Director position in the future.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide analysis and commentary to support on strategic commercial decision making.
  • Handle scenario analysis to support tender submissions.
  • Responsible for all month end submissions.
  • Maintain general ledger accounts including the determination of journal entry requirements and preparation and posting of journal entries.
  • Conduct preliminary review of financial reports prior to final close of general ledger.
  • Conduct monthly general ledger account reconciliations and other financial controls in compliance with company policy.
  • Perform analysis of financial results as part of the financial and operational review process.
  • Continually look to reduce company costs and spend associated with related responsibilities.
  • Consciously dealing with the reduction of environmental impact in terms of waste, energy, water, and fuel consumption.

Experience and attributes required:

  • Professional qualification in accountancy or finance (such as ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - Essential
  • 3-5 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a large, multi-component company - Essential
  • Experience of working in a logistics or supply chain industry - Desirable
  • Excellent Financial Modelling capabilities - Essential
  • Strong ability to liaise with senior stakeholders - Essential

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Milton Keynes

Remuneration: £65,000 - £70,000 + excellent bonus

Type: Permanent

Work type: hybrid (2 x home - 3 x Office)

Hours: Monday to Friday - 40 hours a week

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.