Financial Controller

Description:

Company Description

Company Description

Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

Eventor are event specialists and provide bespoke logistic solutions of every kind for motorsport, music, events, exhibitions, and the nuclear industry. We can transport, build, maintain and store anything and everything you need for your event.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Job Description

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Financial Controller to join our Finance Department at our Appleton Thorn site. 

As Financial Controller you will be responsible for the production and integrity of internal and external management reporting ensuring they remain relevant and in line with industry best practice.

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm offering a competitive salary and package with the opportunity to work for a forward thinking market leader.

Job responsibilities of Financial Controller include:

Oversee production of the weekly contract management reporting including presentation of the results with explanation on variances to plan to Eventor MD, ESL FD
Oversee production of the weekly client management reporting including presentation of the results with explanation on variances to plan to client management
Oversee month end close and production of the Sectors monthly reporting pack for ESL Group both P&L and Balance Sheet
Oversee month end close and production of the clients monthly reporting packs
Quarterly forecast process, presentation of results to Sector MD, ESL FD
All aspects of the annual budget process ensuring that results are delivered to the timetable set by Culina Group
Production of clients Budget and Forecasts to be produced in line with timetables as issued by the clients
Financial business partner to the Sector MD supporting him in all financial aspects of his business
Produce new business pricing using the Sector’s commercial pricing models
Management of financial risk including sign off of contracted new business streams and support of aged debt recovery
Development of the financial reporting suite to ensure that it meets the businesses requirements and represents industry best practice
Head up financial projects specific to the Sector

Qualifications

To apply for the role of Financial Controller, you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified, QBE considered but only if with specific industry knowledge
3 years + experience of working in transport centric logistics business either own account or 3PL - preferred
Involvement in commercial pricing exercises
Advanced Microsoft user
Experience of a shared user transport business

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Eventor a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement
Private Medical Cover  – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
Car Allowance
Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution
Life Assurance -  x4 your annual salary
Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam