Financial Controller

4 weeks ago


Greater London, United Kingdom MacGregor Black Full time

Financial Controller


Are you a hands-on and commercially focused Financial Controller seeking an exciting opportunity in the luxury goods space?


Do you have a finance related retail industry background in a multi-site, multi-channel organisation?


Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with the ability to inspire and lead a small and talented team of finance professionals?


MacGregor Black is currently partnering with a luxury brand with a superb heritage, on the search for a commercially astute and technically excellent Financial Controller. This is a permanent role with hybrid working opportunities (2 or 3 days a week WFH), based in central London.


As Financial Controller you will report into the Finance Director whilst also leading and managing a team of 3 direct reports. This role is absolutely crucial as the business looks to expand its retail presence in the UK whilst developing and evolving the brand.


Key Responsibilities


  • Support the Finance Director in the achievement of Finance Department goals
  • Support and develop the business decision making process with proactive financial and commercial due diligence
  • Manage the monthly management accounts cycle
  • Manage year end processes including statutory accounting requirements
  • Manage year end audit with external auditors for all entities
  • Own the coordination and preparation of annual budgets and reforecasts
  • Prepare financials for the 3/5 year plan
  • Overseeing the preparation of monthly management accounts with commentary.
  • Analysing variances and providing insights to support commercial decisions.
  • Collaborating with sales and merchandising teams to enhance business performance.
  • Producing analytical commentary for the Board of Directors.
  • Ensuring accuracy of reconciliations and maintaining strong controls.
  • Managing the year-end stock take process and audit.
  • Producing statutory accounts for the group and subsidiaries.
  • Coordinating annual budgets and reforecasts.
  • Analysing variances and contributing to board packs.
  • Assisting with forecasting needs and building financial models.
  • Overseeing other management reporting and coordinating turnover rent reporting.
  • Reviewing VAT and sales tax processes.
  • Working with insurance brokers to ensure appropriate insurance coverage.
  • Overseeing stock count process and reporting.
  • Ensuring integrity of stock values and cost prices.
  • Providing day-to-day support and management of the team.
  • Conducting performance management and appraisals.
  • Supporting team members in process improvement.


What are we looking for?


  • CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified – essential
  • Experience with full ownership of the month end and year end close of the books process – essential
  • Advanced Excel skills – essential
  • Retail industry background, preferably with a multi-site, multi-channel organisation – essential
  • Knowledge of SAP financial module is ideal
  • Self-starter, ability to work under own initiative
  • Adaptable to change and proactive in identifying and implementing process efficiencies
  • Ability to manage and develop a small team
  • Ability to partner with non-finance functions


Competitive salary + benefits.


Please contact Fraser Graham for more information.


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