37.5 hours per week
We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day management of our finance team and ensure all aspects of financial and management accounting are delivered to a high professional standard.
This is a key role supporting the organisation’s financial planning, reporting, risk management, cash flow control and compliance, while providing clear insight to support strategic decision-making.
· Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
· Lead the preparation of management accounts, statutory accounts and board reports.
· Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements.
· Coordinate and manage external audits, acting as the key point of contact.
· Develop and enforce risk assessment frameworks for new customer onboarding.
· Oversee credit control and collections, minimising bad debt exposure.
· Work collaboratively with the Membership team to build a strong understanding of potential risk
· Partner with the business to support budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
· Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiencies.
· Manage liquidity and cash flow forecasting, including banking relationships and treasury operations.
· Lead, support and develop a high-performing finance team across accounting and credit control.
· Drive improvements in automation, finance technology and financial processes.
· Support the wider business by responding to calls, emails and tasks during peak periods when required.
If you are a qualified accountant, with experience in a senior finance role then we’d love to hear from you. Alongside this you will also demonstrate:
· Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
· Previous experience working in a fast-paced business environment, ideally with exposure to a £100m+ turnover organisation.
· Experience leading, motivating and developing a team.
· Strong IT and analytical skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Excel.
· Excellent attention to detail and a practical, can-do approach to resolving issues.
· Clear and professional communication style with colleagues, stakeholders and external partners.
· Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise effectively and comfortable managing competing deadlines.
· You take ownership of your work and understand the impact finance has on wider business success.
· A collaborative and proactive approach, committed to delivering excellent customer service.
· Experience in risk management, credit control, NetSuite or the agricultural industry would be advantageous.
We believe in recognising the great work our people do and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, including offering:
· 8% employer pension contribution
· 26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. This rises with each years’ service by an additional day, up to 4 extra days
· Have your birthday off as an extra days holiday, if it falls on your working day
· Free lunch daily from our onsite Café
· AF Membership (giving discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers)
· Life assurance (2 x salary)
· Private Health Insurance (available as an optional employee‑paid benefit)
· Discounted gym membership
· Cycle to work scheme
· Salary Sacrifice car scheme
· Hybrid working (1 day working from home per week)
· Free onsite parking