Unimetals is a dynamic and growing player in the global metals and commodities sector, focused on responsible sourcing, trading, and distribution of base and specialty metals. Unimetals, with an extensive network in the UK as well as a processing facility in the UAE, serve a diverse client base across industrial and manufacturing markets.
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Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join our finance team. This role will play a pivotal part in financial reporting, controls, and strategic decision support, while ensuring best practices in financial governance across our UK operations.
This is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional with a background in commodities trading or the metals industry, looking to bring rigour and insight into a fast-paced business environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the month-end and year-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting (under IFRS) for URL the main company and 4 smaller companies.
* To improve the monthly closing activities, internal controls and reporting packages.
* Prepare consolidated financial statements and oversee, internal controls, consolidation eliminations and intercompany reconciliations.
* To coordinate with CFO / Head of Finance the tax computation and tax returns for the 4 UK entities
* Ensure compliance with regulatory and tax reporting obligations (e.g. VAT, corporation tax).
* Monitor and manage working capital, and liquidity positions and related financial ratios
* Develop and implement robust financial internal control environment, accounting policies, and procedures across trading and operational functions.
* Partner with trading, logistics, and operational teams to provide actionable financial insight.
* Support the CFO (and FP&A team) in budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling.
* Liaise with external auditors, banks, and tax advisors.
* Support system enhancements and process automation initiatives._
Key Requirements
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
* Minimum 5-7 years' experience in a financial control or finance business partner role.
* Prior experience in the metals industry or commodities trading environment is highly desirable.
* Familiarity and prior experience with mark-to-market accounting is a plus
* Strong understanding of financial instruments, hedging, inventory accounting, and FX exposure.
* Advanced Excel skills, system and business system, automation and BI
* Strong knowledge with ERP systems (especially MS Dynamics) is an advantage.
* Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial setting.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
* Pension scheme and comprehensive benefits
* Exposure to global markets and strategic projects
* A collaborative, agile, and growth-oriented culture