Financial Controller - Full Time Location: Annesley, Nottingham Salary: £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 Greaat Business with a lot of opportunity