- Advise Board members on financial planning to maximise growth, profit, EBITDA and cash flow.
- Collaborate with the Board and business owners on business succession planning.
- Centralise finance functions within the Finance Team.
- Assess financial risks and benefits of business opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with bank and finance facility requirements.
- Manage international customer and supplier relationships, including FX management.
- Oversee VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax returns.
- Lead annual budgeting and cash flow modelling and provide commentary.
- Manage day-to-day cash requirements.
- Prepare and review monthly performance forecasts, P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Analyse business areas to recommend efficiency improvements.
- Control CAPEX expenditures and financing.
- Ensure targeted returns on investments and costs.
- Enhance management accounting processes for better reporting accuracy.
- Lead the Group Finance Team, focusing on productivity and efficiency.
- Align financial planning with overall company strategy.
- Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Strong background in accounting and finance ideally within Logistics or a similar sector ideally within a Group role.
- Expertise in budget and resource management.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Resilient, resourceful, and decisive.
- Hands-on approach with integrity and honesty.
- Experience of financial management in a business in rapid growth.
- Coaching and mentoring skills.