Accountable Recruitment are delighted to working with a leading distribution business based in Chester to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. Reporting to the Finance Director you will be responsible for leading a small team, driving business strategy and business partnering across the wider organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, well-established business offering extensive benefits and career progression. Responsibilities: Provide strategic financial input to the Finance Director. Drive efficiencies, manage projects, identifying cost implications and opportunities for improvement. Lead and develop a high-performing team, responsible for financial oversight across the business. Conduct detailed scenario modelling to evaluate the impact of changes in operational practices, productivity initiatives, and cost structures across the distribution network. Monitor depot financials on a weekly basis, analysing variances against budget and forecasted volumes, and highlight areas requiring attention. Collaborate closely with depot managers to assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial alignment and accuracy. Play a key role in depot performance assessments, providing insights and recommendations to optimise costs and drive efficiencies across the network. Contribute to the development of both short-term and long-term financial outlooks, incorporating operational performance trends and market conditions to refine cost predictions. Identify risks and opportunities, ensuring all opportunities are fully assessed in light of the budget and forecast. Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders across the business. Qualifications & Skills: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified Proven leadership experience, managing a finance team and driving team performance. Logistics and distribution industry experience. Strong commercial and analytical mindset, with an ability to challenge data and provide actionable insights. Present complex financial data to senior leadership, influencing decision-making through clear, compelling communication. Expertise in advanced Excel functions and data analysis, with the ability to handle and interpret large datasets effectively. Competitive salary and benefits package including: Life assurance Health care plan Enhanced pension 25 days holiday (rising with service ) ADZN1_UKTJ