Job Description Financial Controller Our client is a pallet, freight carrier delivering innovativesolutions and services require a Financial Controller. You will work alongside the Senior Management Team and play an integral role in shaping the commercial direction of the company. As Financial Controller you will: Develop budgets and financial plans for the company; track and analyse variances against budget Raise invoices against specific customer rate-cards and specific customer terms currently the group use excel and feed into Oracle to produce the invoices. We are looking at streamlining this process but initially there will be manual activity. Manage month end close and monthly management reporting including ensuring all customer invoices and credits are reconciled and calculate the monthly revenue and cost of sales accruals and prepare the monthly P&L Document all finance processes as part of best practice for onboarding new team members. Calculate monthly sales commissions due to the Sales team Prepare monthly Aged Debtors and Creditors reports Monitor invoices paid and chase late and non-payments Manage expenses process, cash imprest and payments ensuring all expenses are correctly booked Develop cash management processes, manage bank accounts and bank reconciliations. Produce weekly and periodic cash flow forecasts Develop clear and accurate management information and financial analysis reports. Liaise with the commercial/pricing, sales and operations teams Develop and manage revenue forecasting process Develop credit control and credit limit processes Develop processes to handle different payment methods ie Direct Debits Oversee payroll processing and PAYE reporting Develop processes for resolving invoice queries Work alongside outsourced company accountant to produce annual accounts and ensure we have right processes in place to pass audit Manage VAT return process and reporting Develop processes to manage cash on delivery returns and reconciliation Processes for hedging and managing our costs when in different currencies in coordination with Group Treasury Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed and reported Develop and support in setting up and implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with the regulatory framework and IFRS Take initiatives proactively in identifying and addressing risks Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure audits are duly and swiftly completed Liaise with the parent company and group functions (Corporate Units) to ensure compliance and transparent reporting Undertake any other specific projects and/or ad hoc assignments requested from time to time Candidates should have experience working within the Finance function of a transport carrier. Candidate will be a commercially astute person with strong interpersonal skills. Candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a solid grasp of financial management accounting principles and practices. Advanced excel plus a good knowledge of reporting tools.