About the Company
C.S Ellis (Group) Ltd is a 4th generation family‑run logistics company, celebrating 93 years in business in 2026 and going from strength to strength. Operating from three locations in the East Midlands, we have an excellent reputation built on generations of experience and combine traditional values with customer service and professionalism. We are a fast‑growing third‑party logistics provider committed to delivering seamless supply chain solutions to our clients across diverse industries. With a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction, we pride ourselves on being a trusted logistics partner.
Position Overview
We currently have a great opportunity for a qualified and experienced Financial Controller / Head of Finance to join our team at our South Luffenham site.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Weekly reporting and analysis of company performance for the previous week
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Oversight of year‑end accounts and liaising with external auditors
- Oversee Credit Control Function
- Management of credit control process, corresponding directly with customers as necessary
- Team Management
- Managing the transactional team and overseeing/reviewing sales ledger, purchase ledger, group payroll and accounting functions
- Cashflow and Working Capital
- Manage cash flow across the group, monitoring funds and bank transactions
- Arrangement of hire purchase funding
- Financial Controls & Compliance
- Develop and maintain internal controls
- Ensure compliance across the group with HMRC (VAT, PAYE, Corporation tax, etc) and responsibility for the statutory records of the business and ensuring that financial processes, systems and controls are operating effectively
- Ensure compliance with other legislation as necessary, such as Employer Packing Regulations
- Business Partnering
- Work with directors and department heads to support strategy and decision making
- Liaise with and support the Finance Managers of the two sister businesses
- Assist group FD as necessary with budgeting and banking/insurance/legal relationships
Job Knowledge and Skills
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
- Sound understanding of PAYE, VAT and corporation tax
- Proven track record of successfully managing a finance team
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of project management
- Strong IT skills, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Xero accounting software packages is ideal
- Understanding of Payroll, TMS and WMS systems is preferred
What you can expect in return
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Quarterly Company Bonus Scheme
- 22 days holiday, plus public holidays, additional days for long service
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan, covering everyday healthcare costs including dental, optical, physio etc.
- Income protection insurance
- Life assurance
- Discounts and lifestyle benefits, offering discounts on a wide range of retailers, groceries, cinemas, gym memberships etc.
- Wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme, eye care vouchers, pension advice services, and a cycle‑to‑work scheme
* subject to conditions
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