Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Partner Financial
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Up to £80,000 + benefits
- Posted
- 28 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 04 Apr 2017
- Ref
- 280317JKFC6523
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Consumer products / FMCG, Retail / Wholesale
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client, a renowned Luxury Retailer with a turnover in excess of £100 million based in Central London is looking for a Financial Controller with extensive retail experience. The brand is constantly evolving and expanding into new channels and currently has a presence in over 10 countries including ecommerce. Technology is a large focus for this client and they are looking at various projects to enhance their current strategy across supply chain and logistics, which this role would be involved in.
Reporting to the Financial Director and managing a team of four you will be responsible for developing the day to day finance function to facilitate the on-going growth of the business. A highly visible role, this job offers autonomy, the opportunity to drive change and influence and ultimately lead the finance strategy for the brand alongside the Financial Director.
This job would suit a naturally talented individual who has the drive, ambition and potential to advance in a rapidly growing business.
Key responsibilities will be:
- Working with senior stakeholders to review and improve current board packs
- Delivering accurate, reliable and timely information to the executives, board, bankers and external compliance bodies
- Producing the year end statutory accounts under IFRS
- Reviewing the monthly management accounts and cash flow forecast
- Producing the budgets and forecasts
- Managing the annual audit and the relationship with the auditors
- Taking ownership for and delivering a multitude of financial projects as required by the business
- Managing and developing a team of four, including two qualified accountants
- Supporting the FD with ad-hoc projects
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a solid technical background including exposure to IFRS. You will possess strong communication skills and be able to motivate and lead a small team. You will be an ambitious individual who is looking to develop their skills and take more ownership within an environment of constant change. The ability to influence others and drive change is imperative to this role.
Interested candidates should send their CV to Jane Knight, who will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client’s selection criteria within ten days of application to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from me within these timescales, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.