Our client, a rapidly growing transport and logistics business with a worldwide presence are currently seeking a new Financial Controller due to the relocation of the Finance team to Lancashire.
They are seeking a talented Accountant who will take responsibility for financial processes and controls for the site, reporting to group and management of a small finance team. More specifically the duties will include the following:

• Provide leadership, direction and management to the team.
• Coordinate routine accounting, invoicing and credit collection in accordance with UK law and Group accounting reporting rules.
• Prepare management, annual and departmental accounts and reports to prescribed deadlines, liaise with auditors, ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Develop the business through effective financial planning and reporting processes.
• Support and contribute to business decisions by providing data, performance analysis and assessing related financial impacts.
• Participate in new business processes by identifying and developing opportunities and providing strategic guidance as necessary.
• Provide input into investment decisions to support business development.
• Partner with other departments to offer support and insight and ensure the numbers are fully understood and accounted for.
• Support current and future franchisees with business and financial planning, including training new franchisees on the financial processes and responsibilities.
• Comply with relevant tax legislation and deadlines in coordination with external tax consultants.
• Work with the wider Group finance team, providing reports and analysis where required.
• Ensure robust finance controls are adhered to, with a view to continually review and improve processes and controls to improve efficiency.

This would suit either an experienced Finance Manager/MA or Financial Controller with prior experience within a group structure, alternatively it could appeal to an individual perhaps recently qualified looking for their first move to industry.
This is a great opportunity for a candidate with both technical expertise and commercial acumen to join this business offering great prospects for future career development along with other attractive benefits including bonus and hybrid working.