Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Our client, a leading procurement company based on the outskirts of Norwich, are currently seeking a Financial Controller to join their team.

This is a full time permanent position, based in Norwich working Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Control & Reporting

• Oversee the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Lead the preparation of management accounts, statutory accounts, and board reports
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate and manage external audits, acting as the key point of contact
• Oversee financial reporting, risk management, cashflow control, and compliance

Risk Management & Credit Control

• Develop and enforce risk assessment frameworks for new customer onboarding
• Oversee credit control & collections, minimizing bad debt exposure
• Work collaboratively with the Membership team and Business Development Managers to develop a wider understanding of risk to the co-operative

Financial Planning & Strategy

• Partner with the business to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiencies

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Ensure liquidity management and optimal cash flow forecasting
• Oversee banking relationships and treasury operations

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team (accounting and credit control)
• Drive automation and finance technology improvements
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring efficiency in financial processes
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance team ensuring that all aspects of financial and management accounting are delivered

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Strong IT and data presentation/analytical skills, including Microsoft Office - especially Excel
• Excellent attention to detail, together with a 'can-do’ attitude in resolving issues
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Strong leadership skills with a commercial mindset
• Experience in a fast-paced £100m+ turnover business
• Hands on experience of NetSuite - desirable
• Track record in risk management and credit control - desirable
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in a senior finance role
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
• Team orientated, able to establish rapport and become part of an engaging team
• Views problems as challenges that we work together to resolve

Benefits

Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum

• 8% employer pension contribution
• 26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. This rises with each years service by an additional day, up to 7 extra days
• Have your birthday off as an extra days holiday, if it falls on your working day
• Free lunch daily from our onsite Café
• Membership (giving discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers)
• Life assurance
• Health Insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working
• Free onsite parking

For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd