Interim Group Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Dartmouth Partners
- Location
- Clapham Junction, London (Greater)
- Salary
- £400-£450 per day
- Posted
- 24 May 2019
- Closes
- 31 May 2019
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Retail / Wholesale
- Experience Levels
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
An interim group financial controller is required for a luxury fashion retail business which is going through a positive period of transformation. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the interim group financial controller will be responsible for running the day-to-day finances and supporting on a range of commercial initiatives.
The interim group financial controller will oversee the finance team, who are responsible for all aspects of financial reporting and performance across the group.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead a team of four employees, with three direct reports.
- Prepare and publish monthly management accounts with commentary.
- Coordinate the year end process including preparation of consolidated financial statements and group audit.
- Support key stakeholders on a range of commercial initiatives
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Preparation and analysis of cash flow forecasting.
- Preparation and analysis of detailed cost reporting to key internal departmental heads.
- Monthly review of management accounts ensuring all variances are investigated, highlighting possible business risk scenarios, opportunities and proactively focusing on the impact these have on the business and the forecast.
- Be key contact for all external stakeholders, including auditors, bankers, payroll agency and shareholders.
- Drive all budgeting and forecasting work.
- Managing a range of ad hoc projects
Personal qualities & qualifications
- Recognised accountancy qualification.
- Strong educational background.
- Relevant retail industry or very similar experience with multi-site organisation is essential.
- Experience of managing a team.
- Excellent communication skills to both financial and non-financial individuals.
- Knowledge of SAP and Sharperlight preferred.