Finance Manager
- Recruiter
- Robert Walters
- Location
- England, Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City
- Salary
- £50000 - £60000 per annum + Car
- Posted
- 24 Oct 2016
- Closes
- 31 Oct 2016
- Ref
- 2426870/001
- Contact
- Luke Higgs
- Job Title
- Finance Manager
- Category
- Retail / Wholesale
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An iconic international retail business is looking for a Finance Manager to join their office in Welwyn Garden City. The UK Control team manages all financial control and external reporting activities for the UK business.
Key Finance Manager responsibilities will include:
- Facilitation of smooth period end close processes for General Merchandise & Clothing working to ensure there is a robust framework for the raising, review and approval of all manual journals and for ensuring compliance with Group Accounting Practice at all times
- Oversight of the commercial income recognition processes
- Working with the Online Finance team to ensure the reporting of commercial gross margin across Channels is robust
- Acting as the liaison for all Internal Audit and Key Financial Control activities across the department
- Challenging processes and practices with a continuous improvement mindset
Your characteristics:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA) or overseas equivalent
- Big 4 technical / audit experience
- Strong background in IFRS knowledge and application
- Technically minded and aware of commercial considerations in business decisions
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Technical financial system knowledge
- Excellent organisation skills and multitasking abilities
This business is looking to hire an outstanding individual who has already achieved fast track progression. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast paced and competitive culture with unrivalled succession planning opportunities, and this role is being recruited due to the current incumbent gaining a talent move. You will have the opportunity to progress further within group finance, or alternatively in to the wider business.