Group Financial Controller - Preston, United Kingdom - GBA Credit Services

GBA Credit Services

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Preston, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Company:
GBA Logistics

Job Title:
Group Financial Controller

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Location:
Hesketh Bank, Preston/Hybrid

GBA Logistics has been delivering logistics solutions since 1987 and are a leading family-owned logistics company. We target the top end of the logistics value-chain and our passion is to solve our customers problems. We are in the top 50 Logistics Companies in the UK with annual turnover in excess of £75m.

With a base in 5 European countries and a growing presence in mainland Europe we are looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller play a major role in our team.

Our focus on professional and reliable solutions remains the same today as it always has.

We take care of our customers, we take care of their goods, and through our passion for sustainable practices we take care of the environment.

Our people are our most important asset and are crucial to the success of our business.

We are one big family and care passionately about the work we do and the service provided to our customers.

This is a key role within the finance department and the incoming individual must be able to demonstrate high levels of commercial and technical capability and be the right fit in terms of chemistry, character and outlook.

Culture is vital to this role, and we are looking for people who share our GBA values.

The right individual will be a qualified accountant with more than 5 years PQE and have worked in a similar role previously.

Ideally, systems experience will include Netsuite and use of consolidation tools such as Tagetik.

Our people are our most important asset and are crucial to the success of our business.

We are one big family and care passionately about the work we do and the service provided to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

- oversee the finance function and ensure that records are appropriately kept and comply with accounting standards and legislation. preparing monthly statements and other regular financial reports. coordinating and managing the preparation of budget and financial forecasts. managing all day-to-day accounting operations. managing payroll processing in conjunction with HR. managing statutory reporting of HMRC submissions (e.g. VAT and PAYE returns). ensuring finance team operates within a robust control environment. supervising and managing the finance team. developing internal control policies and procedures in the company. contributing to ensuring all financial systems are fit for purpose, are maintained, and identifying potential areas for improvement. streamlining and improving all operations and accounting systems. coordinating the management of cash flow, debt and debt collection. overseeing the audit process and liaising with external personnel where required. working alongside other senior leadership team members to create risk minimisation plans. supporting the business with the financial strategy and decision-making processes.

Skills Required:

- demonstrable analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills and must be able to work to tight deadlines. strong personal and communication skills alongside confident leadership and management skills. strong business acumen, and the ability to influence people at all levels.

What we can offer

Long term career with a stable market leader
Holiday loyalty scheme
Company Health Care Scheme
Company Sick Pay
Learning and Development opportunities
Hybrid working. The successful applicant must be able to commute to our Head Office near Preston at least 3 days per week
The opportunity to make a real difference in an ambitious, innovate and dynamic business.

What do our People say?
"Great place to work. Progression and development are key elements of the business and shows a true reflection on how the company want to help the growth of their employees."
"The feeling like you are a part of the business family meant I settled in very quickly as I felt very included and that I could talk to my colleges."
"I am really enjoying working for GBA, management are very friendly and supportive, they respect you. HR department is very welcoming and continuously driving to develop the company, whilst taking onboard and listening to employees views. GBA offer flexibility within my role and there is a good work-life balance."

Culture fit is also vital to this role and we are looking for people who
share our values. In a recent employee engagement survey, when asked "what is it like at GBA" the top three responses were
"Challenging", "Interesting" and "Friendly". If this sounds like you then please get in touch.