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Finance Controller

Employer
Diamond Logistics
Location
Guildford, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 19, 2019

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Finance Controller Responsible to: CFO, FD and CEO

Location:
Guildford - Transportation is required as not near public transport. diamondlogistics builds businesses on our stop logistics platform. We deliver excellent results with Shared Success © values. We are a non asset based 3PL delivering 3 core services - sameday, overnight & international and fulfilment. We also have a growing network of franchises. ABOUT THE ROLE Job context The FC role is of strategic importance to the business - working closely with directors and the group finance director to ensure commercial rigour is applied to the business and that financial processes are fit for current and future purpose; giving advice on best practice and working with management colleagues to develop the department and it's systems to provide a solid base and an expandable platform. This means you will maintain and develop systems, procedures and reporting and improve overall efficiency and adherence to best practice. Current business context The particular challenges of this role include dealing with multiple stakeholders, nurturing and mentoring a developing team and dealing with a high volume business that is expected to quadruple in 3 years. Opportunities for the successful applicant Spearheading change and team development Participating in growth trajectory of award winning business Shared Success © for all participants Support with professional development MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Manage transactional accounting processes, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported including: Purchase/sales ledger Contractor payments/invoicing Credit Control Staff payroll VAT returns Maintain excellent and productive relationships with key stakeholders Provide effective leadership and management to the team Provide relevant and timely reporting & controls: Production of accurate and informative monthly management accounts to deadline Cash flow reporting and forecasting Responsibility for Balance sheet reconciliations Preparation and reconciliation of year end files for presentation to auditors VAT returns and reporting Financial budgets and forecasting: Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts for cashflow, Balance Sheet and P&L Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities Systems and process Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures Oversee and develop the operations of the accounting department to accommodate business growth Create robust and efficient systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing Compliance ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Franchise and/or logistics sector ideal Experience working within a high growth, dynamic SME environment - you may or may not have also worked in a large company. Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with 5 years pqe Excellent Excel skills SAGE 200 Experience of systems implementations/enhancements Experienced in management reporting Commercial experience Strong communication skills Highly organised Team leader and development skills LOCATION AND TRAVEL The role is based at Guildford - with travel when required nationally. FUTURE VARIATIONS This role description describes the principal purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they exist currently, but is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule and is not part of the contract of employment. The company reserves the right to amend this role description in response to business needs

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