Full job descriptionEA First is delighted to be partnering with a major international organisation to recruit an experienced Financial Controller on a 15-month fixed-term contract.


EA First is delighted to be partnering with a major international logistics business to recruit an experienced Financial Controller on a 15-month fixed-term contract.
Operating across logistics, infrastructure and supply chain solutions, the organisation helps businesses move goods efficiently between international markets through a combination of large-scale physical infrastructure, operational expertise and technology.
Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Financial Controller will take ownership of financial control and reporting across key UK operations.
Key responsibilities include:
*Overseeing financial control across revenue, operational costs, capital expenditure and cash flow.
*Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining strong accounting controls and processes.
*Supporting statutory accounts, VAT, CIS and other regulatory reporting requirements.
*Managing internal and external audit activity and ensuring compliance with UK and international accounting standards.
*Driving improvements across finance systems, cash forecasting and wider financial processes.
*Partnering with senior stakeholders to support business performance, planning and strategic objectives.
*Managing key banking relationships and supporting funding requirements.
*Leading, coaching and developing members of the Finance team while promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture.
The successful Financial Controller will be an experienced finance professional with a strong track record of operating within a complex commercial environment.
You will ideally demonstrate:
*A professional finance/accounting qualification, with a degree preferred.
*A proven track record within finance and financial control.
*Strong knowledge of UK and international accounting standards.
*Significant management experience combined with strong leadership capability.
*Experience managing multiple complex financial issues and competing priorities simultaneously.
*The ability to operate effectively under tight deadlines and time pressures.
*Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.


*15-month fixed-term contract
*Senior Financial Controller opportunity within a major international logistics business
*Southampton-based, with travel to an Essex location approximately twice per month
*Market-competitive compensation package


EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.