Group Finance Controller
- Recruiter
- Goodman Masson Limited
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £70000 - £80000 per annum
- Posted
- 18 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 25 Feb 2019
- Ref
- EP709709809
- Contact
- Elizabeth Price
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Retail / Wholesale
- Experience Levels
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
I'm currently recruiting for a Group Financial Controller to join a retailer for a maternity leave contract.
The role of the Group Financial Controller will lead a team of 12 and will cover the following:
Financial Reporting
- Timely and accurate preparation of all financial reporting, including weekly sales reporting, margin reporting, monthly management accounts, KPIs and the statutory audit process
- Bank and covenant reporting
- Store reviews - ROIs post 1 year of trading
- Bank relationship management
- Effective communication of financial results to ensure op and exec boards fully understand key data and can make informed decisions on their areas of the business
- Supporting the management accounts team to ensure monthly reporting is completed in a timely way
Financial Control
- Enforcing, developing and implementing financial policies to control the business
- Evaluating capex proposals to guarantee that optimal use is made of investments
- Ensuring communication in the business of financial controls and promoting best practice
Leading the tax planning and compliance across all territories including:
- Corporation tax - UK and US returns, capital allowances, transfer pricing arrangements
- Sales taxes - managing the process of UK and European VAT returns, VAT inspections, US sales tax audits and submissions across 5 states
- Tax compliance audits
- Working with the Senior Commercial Finance Manager in exploring wholesale and concession arrangements in new territories
Systems & Processes
- Systems development - review, devise and implement changes to the accounting systems (in conjunction with the IT function and software suppliers) to ensure that processes are continually improved to keep pace with the business
- Working with the Senior Commercial Finance Manager on systems projects
- Continual improvement of processes, reviewing all tasks performed by the team and updating processes where required
They are looking for candidates who are fully qualified, have experience of working in a multi-site business and have stock experience. You must be able to start in the next few weeks also.