Hays Senior Finance is working in partnership with a well-established wholesale, retail and distribution organisation to appoint a Financial Controller to a newly enhanced senior leadership position.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role represents the Number 2 position within Finance, offering significant exposure at executive level and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making across a multi-site, multi-entity operation.
The opportunity
This is a senior Financial Controller rolebining strong technical controllership withmercial and strategic partnering. The successful applicant will play a key role in strengthening financialernance, improving insight and supporting the continued development and scalability of the business. The role is well suited to an experienced, qualified finance leader from a wholesale, retail, distribution, manufacturing or similar fast-paced, high volume environment. And someone who isfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead financial control and reporting across multiple trading entities and sites
2. Produce timely, accurate monthly management accounts, group reporting and analysis
3. Own balance sheet integrity, cash flow forecasting and working capital management
4. Lead statutory accounts preparation and manage the year-end audit process
5. Act as a key business partner to the FD, executive team and senior operational leaders
6. Providemercial insight into margin, pricing, stock, logistics and cost performance
7. Support strategic initiatives including growth, systems improvement, integration and change
8. Ensure consistent financial processes, controls andernance across the group
9. Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing finance team
10. Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting and processes
Essential criteria
11. Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
12. Proven experience operating at Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager level
13. Background within wholesale, retail, distribution, FMCG or supply-chain-led businesses
14. Demonstrable experience managing multi-site and multi-entity environments
15. Strong technical accounting, reporting and audit experience
16. Experience partnering with operational leaders withinplex, fast-paced organisations
What’s on Offer
17. Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience + benefits, car, bonus, healthcare, pension etc
18. Hybrid working: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote
19. True finance role with executive exposure
20. Opportunity to shape and influence finance within a growing, operationallyplex business
Apply NowTo apply for this Financial Controller role, please submit your CV via the link below.For a confidential discussion about the position, the business or the wider market, please contact Karly Clark - Hays Senior Finance, partnering exclusively on this appointment. All applications and conversations will be treated in strict confidence.
#4773349 - Karly Clark