Financial Controller

As the business expands, you will be at the forefront of driving financial performance across multiple legal entities, handling foreign currency transactions, and working closely with operational teams to enhance profitability and efficiency.

Please note: this is an office-based role and you will need your own transport due to location.

Key responsibilities:

Financial reporting and accounting - 

• Oversee and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all group companies.

• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end close processes across all entities.

• Maintain group chart of accounts, intercompany balances, and reconciliations.

• Prepare consolidated accounts in compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, and other applicable accounting standards.

Treasury and foreign exchange - 

• Manage multi-currency bank accounts and oversee foreign currency transactions.

• Monitor and manage FX risk, ensuring optimal cash flow management.

• Develop and refine cash flow forecasts for all group entities.

Export and international operations - 

• Collaborate with logistics and sales teams to ensure accurate accounting for vehicle exports, customs duties, and VAT implications.

• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and tax reporting obligations.

Budgeting and forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes.

• Provide variance analysis, commentary, and insights to senior management and stakeholders.

• Develop and monitor KPIs to assess the financial health and operational performance of the group.

Audit, tax and compliance - 

• Coordinate and manage year-end audits for all group entities.

• Work with external tax advisors to ensure accurate corporate tax, VAT, and import/export duties calculations and timely payments.

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements in each operating jurisdiction.

• Build strong working relationships with HMRC to ensure proactive tax compliance.

Systems and process improvement - 

• Enhance and streamline financial systems, processes, and internal controls to support the company’s rapid growth.

• Evaluate and implement new tools (e.g. ERP systems, reporting tools) as necessary.

• Lead the digital transformation of financial workflows and reporting.

Team management - 

• Supervise and mentor a small finance team across various locations.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to junior finance staff.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and performance excellence.

Who we’re looking for:

Experience - 

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or in a similar senior finance role, ideally with exposure to multi-currency transactions and international operations.

• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and managing financial systems.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment is essential.

• Previous experience in export and international trade compliance is a plus.

Skills - 

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with operational teams to drive financial performance.

• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools, with strong Excel skills.

Qualifications - 

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).

• Relevant financial experience within a multi-entity, international business is highly desirable.

Why join?:

Quarterly performance bonus - 

• In addition to your competitive salary, you’ll be eligible for a quarterly bonus based on company performance, ensuring that your efforts are rewarded as the business continues to grow.

Career growth - 

• A fantastic opportunity to shape the future of a growing business and develop your career within an established company with ambitious growth plans.

Dynamic work environment - 

• Join a high-energy team within a fast-growing company, where your contributions will have a direct impact on the financial success of the group.

Leadership role - 

• Lead a small finance team and be integral to key financial decision-making processes that drive business growth and profitability.