Group Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Orleans House Limited
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £70k - 80k per year + Plus bonus and package
- Posted
- 27 Jun 2017
- Closes
- 04 Jul 2017
- Ref
- JB178
- Contact
- Joanna Bajgier
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Retail / Wholesale
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are searching for a Group Financial Controller to join an international luxury retail business in Central London.
You must therefore, have recent experience at FC level in a retail business.
The company is in the process of going through some exciting changes and these present the finance team with new challenges and a unique period of transition. This is the ideal time for a talented, ambitious Financial Controller to join the team. The role reports directly to the Finance Director.
The main requirements of the role centre around the following areas:
• Management of a team of 4, and interaction with senior teams across the business.
• Overseeing the monthly reporting of consolidated accounts.
• Understanding complex accounting matters throughout the group
• Overall responsibility for the preparation of group consolidated statutory accounts under IFRS.
• Key contact point for external audit.
• Driving change in controls and processes.
• Multi-tasking in a growing business where the development of more junior staff is very important.
This is a company where personal fit is crucial, and they are actively looking for the following characteristics:
• Confidence and gravitas
• Flexibility and skills to manage several tasks concurrently
• Demonstrable experience in leadership
• Resilience to pressure
You must be a fully qualified accountant with 5-10 years’ post-qualification experience. Your recent experience must be in a retail business.
The selection process will take place over the next two weeks.
Please apply as soon as possible if you feel you are suited.