Financial Controller

3 weeks ago


City of London Greater London, United Kingdom Macgregor Black Full time

Financial Controller Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience. 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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