Financial Controller

Financial Controller | Cheshire | £80,000-£90,000, bonus, car, 25 days, 10% pension, private medical | Omni-channel retail

This newly created Financial Controller role is an excellent opportunity to lead and develop the finance function within this successful, established and evolving retail group. The business boasts an excellent track record, impressive heritage and a great culture.

About the role

Reporting to the Managing Director, this role has high exposure to the board and is the number one in finance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take the FD title with requisite performance and delivery, this will be encouraged and supported. The Financial Controller will be responsible for all elements of the team including Commercial, Operational and Transactional finance (c. 15 in total).

Key responsibilities

• Define financial strategy in collaboration with senior leadership team
• Review and develop financial processes, systems, procedures, controls and analysis ensuring all areas are fit for purpose and future development
• Oversee FP&A, Commercial, Operational and Transactional finance
• Lead, coach and develop a dynamic finance function that will business partner all other functions of the organisation
• Oversee the provision of excellent reporting, decision support and commercial insight to increase business performance
• Provide a clear and accurate view of working capital requirements in a timely manner

Person profile

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified
• Previous experience in a number one or two finance role preferably gained within a fast paced retail environment managing a medium to large team
• Demonstrable experience of owning business control and P&L
• Excellent ability to form, communicate and execute a commercial strategy, influencing senior stakeholders to Group Board when necessary
• Proven experience of all aspects relating to working capital control and forecasting
• Track record of working in a change environment

Package

£80,000-£90,000, bonus, car, 25 days, 10% pension, private medical