Financial Controller

Salary/Rate:c.£85,000 per annum
Type of work desired:Perm
Desired work region:London
Sector:Transportation & Logistics
Post Date:01. 04. 2026
Ref:168379
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Daniel MacKenzie
Daniel MacKenzie
Daniel MacKenzie | Director
+44 (0)203 884 1616
dan@harpermay.com

About Profile

  • Highly commercial Financial Controller with over 15 years of experience, specialising in the logistics sector.
  • Leads the commercial finance function for a multi-entity business, supporting profitability, performance, and strategic growth.
  • Introduced weekly and monthly trading reports that improved visibility and supported stronger operational decision-making.
  • Owns budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting cycles, providing clear financial direction across the wider business.
  • Delivers scenario modelling and investment appraisal to support expansion plans and key commercial initiatives.
  • Strengthened margin performance through pricing oversight, cost control, and sharper analysis of revenue streams.
  • Manages cash flow, treasury activity, and funding structures, helping improve financial stability and working capital control.
  • Produces clear management reporting, variance analysis, and KPIs to help senior leadership act on risks and opportunities.
  • Led systems and process improvements that increased reporting accuracy, reduced manual work, and improved cross-functional visibility.
  • Managed and developed sizeable finance teams, combining hands-on delivery with strong leadership across fast-paced operational environments.
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