Strategic Finance Leader

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

Your new company

I am working with a luxury Retail company in the UK, hiring an ACCA / ACA / CIMA Qualified Accountant with Retail Industry experience to join the business as a Senior Management Accountant. The successful candidate will be working for a collaborative and supportive business that promotes career progression and development, you will be reporting to the Financial Controller based in Central London.

Your new role

  • Business Partner across many departments
  • Ownership of the P&L for the cost centres
  • Managing monthly accruals and various adjustments
  • Maintain the monthly intercompany reconciliations
  • Monthly payroll adjustments for Casual Workers
  • Manage the Clothing Allowance schedule
  • Support budget holders across various departments above to prepare budget and reforecast
  • Responsible for the management of two direct reports: Assistant Accountant and Finance Assistant, encouraging development and ensuring improvement of Accounts Payable KPIs
  • Support the wider Finance team
  • Ad hoc tasks

What you'll need to succeed

  • Have a passion for retail
  • Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or qualified by experience
  • Retail or FMCG experience
  • Previous experience working within a fast-paced environment required
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Our offer

  • A competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
  • Bonus scheme
  • Benefits include discount on products offered by our client
  • Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in office in Central London

What we look for in you

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a visionary brand that offers possibilities to learn and grow. If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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