Financial Controller

Travail Employment Group; Shoreham-by-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious e-commerce fulfilment company is seeking a Financial Controller to join their senior management team during a period of growth. In this hybrid role, you'll manage financial performance and strategy while leading a small finance team. You'll be responsible for monthly accounts, budgeting, and strategic insights, collaborating across departments to optimise profitability. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a purpose-led company that values sustainability and human focus, making a significant impact in the logistics sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Hybrid working

Involvement in high-impact projects

Opportunity to shape growth in a values-led company

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance leadership position with analytical and commercial awareness.
• Recognised accounting qualification or progression towards one is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing monthly accounts and financial reporting.
• Producing strategic insights and overseeing cash flow.
• Leading and developing the finance team.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strategic Financial Insights

Analytical Skills

Education

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Financial Controller

£50,000 - £55,000 p/a, Shoreham-by-Sea (Hybrid - regular on-site presence in Shoreham-by-Sea required), 40 hours per week, Temporary, 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays, Career development opportunities.

The Role
Our client, a purpose-led e-commerce fulfilment business, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their senior management team during an exciting period of growth. This is a temporary position where you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and strategy while managing a small, high-performing finance team. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll partner with cross-functional teams and contribute directly to the business's continued expansion and mission-driven success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing monthly accounts, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable/payable, and billing cycles


• Producing strategic financial insights aligned with growth objectives


• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and board-level financial reporting


• Overseeing cash flow and working capital to maintain financial stability


• Partnering with operations, commercial, and tech teams to optimise profitability


• Ensuring compliance with audit, payroll, and financial regulations


• Supporting the Commercial Director with financing and growth initiatives


• Leading and developing the finance team with a focus on best practices and improvement

Requirements
The ideal candidate will have experience in a finance leadership position and bring a blend of analytical rigour, commercial awareness, and hands-on financial management. A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or current progression toward one is highly desirable. Confidence in turning data into strategic insights and collaborating across departments will be key to success.

This role could suit someone who has worked as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Head of Finance.

Company Information
Our client is an ambitious fulfilment company with a clear purpose: to reshape logistics into a more sustainable, human-focused, and forward-thinking sector. They are scaling rapidly while staying rooted in strong values, placing people and the planet at the centre of their mission. The team is collaborative, committed, and excited about building something meaningful.

Package

• Competitive salary


• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays


• Hybrid working from London or Shoreham-by-Sea


• Involvement in high-impact projects at a senior level


• Opportunity to shape growth in a values-led company

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