Financial Controller

Depot Connect International; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent UK service provider in Tees Valley is seeking a Financial Controller for a 12-month fixed term contract. You will oversee the finance and purchasing team, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in finance roles, excellent leadership skills, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers benefits including pension and discounted gym membership.

Benefits

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the finance and purchasing team, overseeing all accounting operations.
• Managing budgets, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

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Depot Connect International is the leading independent UK service provider for tank transport & depot services. We operate over 80 modern tractor units, and employ circa 300 people within our network of eight depots.

We're seeking a Financial Controller to join our team on a 12 month fixed term basis, and play a critical role in managing our Finance and Purchasing team. This role is based at our Redcar office. This is a key position within the company, where you will be ensuring compliance, accurate financial reporting and strong financial controls.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the finance and purchasing team, overseeing all accounting operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll and month end processes.
• Managing budgets, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and tax requirements.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business cases.
• Working with external stakeholders to make sure all external reports are filed on time.

About you:

• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable working in a fast paced environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to present figures and reports.

What we offer:

• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Opportunity to influence and shape the future of a growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Life insurance
• Do you have a professional accounting qualification?