Forward Trucking Services Ltd
Financial Controller (p/t)
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Job Description
Overview
We are an established haulage business specialising in the delivery of palletised goods across the country. In operation for almost 60 years, our priority is to deliver a quality service to our customers by using quality drivers and the latest in tracking technology.
We are seeking a highly capable and commercially-minded Part-Time Financial Controller to take ownership of our finance function. The ideal candidate will bring discipline, insight, and strategic thinking to help strengthen our financial and commercial foundations and support the business as it grows.
Cash flow management is central to this role, alongside oversight of financial reporting and operational financial processes.
This is a hands on role, currently financial oversight duties are undertaken by the MD, the creation of this position is, in part, to allow him to focus on strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Produce timely monthly management information, including P&L, and detailed margin analysis on across group companies
- Develop accurate weekly cash flow forecasts and maintain daily oversight of cash position.
Cash Flow & Working Capital
- Manage and optimise cash flow to ensure smooth operational delivery of tours and events.
- Monitor inflows and outflows, including customer payments, supplier invoices
- Implement cash management policies and maintain robust control over invoice financing
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Forecasting & Planning
- Support quarterly and annual forecasting and scenario modelling.
Operational Finance
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Liaise with external accountants on year-end accounts, tax filings, and statutory compliance.
Process Improvement & Controls
- Strengthen financial controls and refine systems suitable for a growing business.
- Implement efficient processes around reconciliation, reporting, and approvals.
- Provide commercial support for proposed new events, contracts, and partnerships.
Key Measures of Success
- Accurate and reliable cash flow forecasting.
- Timely delivery of management information
- Improved financial visibility and stronger internal controls.
- Reduction in late payments, discrepancies, and operational financial risk.
Person Profile
Qualifications & Experience
- Professionally qualified accountant.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management or controller-level roles.
- Experience working in SMEs; logistics or haulage-related industries desirable.
- Strong track record in cash flow management and financial planning.
- Good working knowledge of Xero and strong Excel skills. Experience in Fathom desirable.
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Skills & Competencies
- Cash Flow Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-volume cash movements and forecast accurately.
- Analytical Mindset: Able to turn data into actionable business insights.
- Commercial Awareness: Understands margins, cost drivers, and profitability in a service-based business.
- Process-Oriented: Able to design, improve, and enforce financial controls.
- Communication: Clear, confident communicator able to collaborate with non-financial colleagues.
- Autonomy: Comfortable working independently; able to prioritise and manage workload efficiently.
- Attention to Detail: Strong commitment to accuracy and reliability.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-oriented.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
- Self-starter who does not need to be told what to do each day.
- High integrity and commitment to professional standards.
Terms
- £65k FTE, ideally looking for daily rate flexible contract
- Role is p/t estimated 15 hours per week, could be 2 full days or 4 half days
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