Financial Controller

Overview

Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders, processors and premium partner of Architectural, Access and Safety products in the UK, with 500 employees across our divisions – BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, Pulmans, Barclay & Mathieson and AFG.

As part of Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc., we operate globally while maintaining a fast paced working environment across our depots, service centres and head office. Our people are our greatest strength, and we’re proud to foster a culture built on our core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence.

This role sits within our AFG division, based at our Airdrie Depot.

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting in line with group deadlines, including balance sheet reconciliations and associated accounting entries.
• Manage all statutory and regulatory financial requirements, including VAT returns, P11
  
  Ds, payroll oversight, pension submissions, and liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and HMRC.
• Maintain robust financial controls, ensuring company assets are safeguarded and financial processes are compliant, efficient, and effective.
• Manage cash flow, banking activities, supplier payments, foreign currency transactions, and credit insurance arrangements.
• Monitor debtor performance, stock valuation, gross margins, overhead expenditure, and key financial metrics, supporting the business to improve profitability and performance.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes, providing financial analysis and insights to support decision-making.
• Oversee stock control processes, including stock takes, slow-moving stock analysis, and inventory reporting.
• Produce management and board reporting, including KPI monitoring and daily, monthly, and ad hoc financial information.
• Act as a business partner to operational, sales, and production teams, improving financial understanding and supporting commercial decision-making.
• Lead and develop the Accounts Assistant, providing guidance, support, and cover when required.
• Champion financial systems and reporting tools, promoting best practice, user understanding, process improvements, and reporting automation.
• Support group-wide projects and initiatives aimed at improving financial processes, controls, and reporting consistency across the business.

Ideally we are looking for a qualified accountant, although part-qualified candidates or those qualified through significant relevant experience will also be considered.

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Annual performance bonus
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Taste Card
• Free mortgage, legal and health advice
• Free will writing service
• Free health screening
• Free eye tests
• Development opportunities
• Access to mental health first aiders
• Employee referral program
• Pension scheme
• Extra holiday for long service
• Birthday day off
• Special leave for significant life events, such as marriage, childbirth, or adoption
• Buy Holiday Scheme