Financial Controller
Ipswich
Liquidline is the fastest-growing commercial coffee solutions provider in the UK and Ireland—not that we’re bragging! Our customers are companies that take pride in offering quality refreshments to their employees and clients. Our success is built on outstanding customer service, hard work, and a strong team culture. We believe in delivering WOW experiences to both our customers and our valued employees.
We are proud to be Great Place to Work® certified, a testament to our dedication to fostering a culture of support, growth and development, as well as promoting well-being, and winning together. With our core company values—passion, thoughtfulness, responsiveness, innovation, and smart working—at the very heart of our business, we are committed to cultivating an environment that inspires excellence.
The
Financial Controller is a senior role within our busy finance team, reporting to the
Finance Director to oversee all financial and accounting operations to ensure
accuracy, timeliness and compliance with relevant laws and accounting
standards, making sure that all accounting records are appropriately kept. The successful candidate will be responsible for multiple direct reports.
Working
alongside the Lead Finance Business Partner and Financial
Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for your own workload – leading and
managing the finance team, setting goals, providing guidance and ensuring team
performance are key priorities. This will include overseeing day-to-day
accounting activities, monthly management accounts and MI reporting, KPI
reporting, statutory reporting, maintaining and improving the financial systems
and processes to support business operations and enhance efficiency.
The Role –
Financial Controller
The
Financial Controller is a varied role and will be able to provide assurance on
governance of systems and processes within the finance function. Taking
responsibility for the monthly management accounts and reporting packs, the
Financial Controller will focus upon financial matters relating to business
operations across key areas; revenue reporting, directing and controlling
operating costs and profit to support in driving up margin, capital expenditure
and ensuring working capital remains positive. The workload of key tasks will
vary day to day, so the ability to self-start, plan and prioritise your
workload are key skills required to be successful.
Financial
Reporting:
- To prepare accurate and timely
financial reports to both external and internal stakeholders, managing
financial close process including monthly management accounts, quarterly
group consolidation accounts and annual financial statements. - To ensure all MI reports are issued
to the deadline to Senior Management Team, as required and help continuous
improvement in management reporting. - To provide financial analysis of
the results such as variance analysis, margin analysis, overhead analysis
and comparison against budget and/or reporting. - To provide revenue and expense
reports which involve department, contractual or project-specific
analysis, including daily sales update and month end snapshot. - To prepare stock valuation report
and GP margin analysis. - To troubleshoot financial results
as required. - To identify risks to the forecast
and outturn for the year. - To monitor actions to mitigate the
risks and work with the business to track actions and implications. - To support managers and budget
holders with clear and simple financial reports, ensuring all managers
have a true understanding of their budget and financial position.
Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations, including those related to audit and assurance engagements, and lead/liaise with auditors and regulatory authorities.
- Review audit findings and ensure compliance with audit standards.
- Develop systems, processes and controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Financial Systems:
- To maintain and improve financial systems and controls to support business operations and enhance efficiency.
Team Management:
- Lead and manage the finance team, setting goals, providing guidance and ensuring team performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve the quality of the month end process alongside the accounting team.
What You Will Need In The Role Of Financial Controller
- A minimum of 3 years experience
working in a related finance role, with experience of financial and
management accounting and reporting. - Knowledge of the reporting
process from start to finish across the business and how the finance team
and other departments impacts this. - Understanding of ERP systems and
modules. - Understanding of technical
accounting transactions and processes, including sales, purchase ledger,
stock, assets and liabilities and the month end process. - Experience with management reporting
and development of reporting packs meeting the needs of the stakeholder. - Understanding of stakeholder needs
and requirements - Knowledge of good customer
service and the part the team plays in delivering customer satisfaction. - Ideally hold a professional
accountancy qualification, such as CIMA or ACCA. - To be able to understand finance
and operational stakeholder’s needs and requirements to provide excellent
customer service. To understand the balance between challenge and support
and work collaboratively together. - Always looks for ways to improve
the service or experience given; is insatiably curious and works
creatively to challenge the status quo. Ability to identify, explain and
implement opportunities to improve the quality of the month end and
financial processes. - Develop great relationships, is
straight up and fair, always credible, accessible and approachable. Is
mindful of the commercial aspects and impacts on people with the ability
to explain financial accounting and results to non-finance managers.
What You
Will Learn & What Liquidline Can Offer You
Being a part
of Liquidline is more than just a job – it’s a chance to grow, develop and
thrive! We are deeply invested in the success of our team and our comprehensive
benefits package is designed to support, and reward our employees. The package
includes, but is not limited too:
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank
Holidays: Extra time off to rest and recharge. - Long Service Annual Leave
Entitlement & Buy/Sell Scheme: More flexibility for your time off
needs. - Candidate Referral
Program: Help grow our team and earn rewards - Company Bonus
Scheme: Celebrate success with us. - Enhanced Sick
Pay: Supporting you when you need it most - Enhanced Parental
Leave: Comprehensive support for your family journey - Salary Sacrifice Pension
Scheme: Save for your future with ease. - Life Assurance & Income
Protection (UK Only): Peace of mind for you. - HSF Health Plan: Access
affordable healthcare. - YuLife Wellbeing
Platform: One stop shop for wellbeing, rewards and support. - Employee Assistance
Programme: Mental health support, virtual GP services and more. - Menopause Support via Stella
App: Tailored support for this stage of life. - Lunch on Liquidline &
Bi-Annual Conferences: Enjoy lunch on Liquidline, and Bi Annual
company conferences.
Liquidline
is a fast-growing, family owned business that has expanded from 92 to over 300
employees since 2020. With ambitious plans for the next five years, there’s
never been a better time to join us! Our dynamic and innovative environment
offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth.
We are proud
to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, treating everyone with fairness, respect
and appreciation. At Liquidline, we embrace diversity and value the unique
experiences and perspectives of every individual. Together, we are always
Winning Together!