Job Description
With over 50 years’ experience in the logistics industry McCulla Ireland are one of the country’s leading providers of ambient, chilled and frozen logistics solutions throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe.
We currently have Operating Centres across Northern Ireland and Ireland, with further plans for expansion. McCulla has over 300 employees working across our Transport, Warehousing, Customs and Green Bioenergy Operations. There is an ever-growing modern fleet consisting of over 120 vehicles and 200 trailers operating our just in time service with environmental sustainability at the forefront of everything we do and making us unique in the market for our customers.
We are seeking to recruit a commercially astute Financial Controller to join our Team, working from our Lisburn Head Office location. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that has ambitious plans for further growth.
The role will have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Finance Function as well as providing Commercial Support to the wider management team. Working closely with the Finance Director, the successful applicant will be a proven "hands on" professional who is ready for their next opportunity in a fast-paced environment.
About The Role
Areas of responsibility will include:
* Day to day management of the Finance Team and their continuous development.
* Ensuring that all month end and year end duties are carried out accurately and on time, including the preparation of management and financial accounts.
* Develop and implement improved systems, controls and procedures across the department.
* Provide commercial support to the Senior Leadership Team to support the ambitious growth plans for 2025 and beyond.
* Responsible for daily cash management and cash flow of the business.
* Managing VAT returns and weekly / monthly payroll functions.
* Liaising with auditors at year-end.
* Manage budget and forecasting processes.
* Identify and action process improvement initiatives and opportunities across the business.
* Lead the implementation and integration of a new Finance Software Package.
Criteria:
* Hold a recognised accountancy qualification ACA/ACCA/CIMA
* Be commercially astute, articulate, technically strong and insightful with the ability to operate at both Strategic and Operational levels.
* Ability to work unsupervised and deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
* Strong ability to bring about change and make improvements.
* Skilled in MS Office applications (particularly Excel and MS Power BI)
* ERP software experience (e.g. Navision, Microsoft Business Central or similar)
* High level of leadership, organisation and knowledge of core financial systems and general accounting procedures.
Terms:
* Full Time Permanent Role, Monday – Friday, general office hours.
* Competitive salary & package depending on experience.
* Private Health Care.
* Up to 30 days annual leave.
* Additional Annual Leave (Service Based).
* Life & death in service insurance.
Skills Needed
Financial
About The Company
With more than 50 years’ experience, McCulla Ireland is a leading provider of ambient, chilled and frozen logistics and storage solutions. Established in 1969, we are now a second generation family-owned business which has shown great resilience, adaptability and innovation over the years. Today, we have three strategically-placed facilities in Lisburn, Dublin and Mallusk, and are the market leader for groupage coming from the UK onto the island of Ireland.We have diversified significantly over the years from the original core business of standard refrigerated haulage into a fully integrated cold supply chain, including cold storage and bespoke logistics solutions for customers of all sizes. Services include product collection, storage, picking-to-order and delivery by the box, pallet, or full load to anywhere in the UK, Ireland and the rest of continental Europe.
Company Culture
At McCulla Ireland we live and breathe our company motto: Be More. Deliver More. Expect More. We understand that each customer is unique, so we always seek to deliver flexible, tailored solutions to suit our broad range of customers, from independent restaurants and retailers to major retail and hospitality chains and international manufacturers. Our business ethos is to focus on removing our customers’ problems and to become an extension of their production lines.At McCulla we are highly committed to our staff from the moment they join our team. We recognise that an environment that supports the varying needs of our employees creates a great atmosphere work in.
Desired Criteria
Required Criteria
* Hold a recognised accountancy qualification ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
* Be commercially astute, articulate, technically strong and insightful with the ability to operate at both Strategic and Operational levels.
* Ability to work unsupervised and deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
* Strong ability to bring about change and make improvements.
* Skilled in MS Office applications (particularly Excel and MS Power BI)
* ERP software experience (e.g. Navision, Microsoft Business Central or similar)
* High level of leadership, organisation and knowledge of core financial systems and general accounting procedures.
Closing DateFriday 29th November, 2024