Financial Controller

ABOUT FINISTERRE
Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre is proudly B Corp certified and a leader in its field; designing functional and sustainable products for those that share a love of the sea and adventure. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall or in one of our eleven retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition.
Perched a few hundred meters from the crashing Atlantic, our HQ at St. Agnes’ Wheal Kitty Workshops is at the heart of our brand. Here we stay true to our original design ethos of functionality and sustainability brought to life in an understated style and identity, always remaining committed to product, environment, and people.
Our people are at the very heart of the Finisterre brand, wherever they may be in the world, sharing our values and vision to make the world a better place. Culture and team are everything here. We take care to create a working environment where our people are valued and can thrive and grow with us. It’s a buzzing place to work, and we are privileged to enjoy the natural environment and ocean on a daily basis.
As we enter the next exciting stage of global growth, we are on the lookout for talented individuals to join our crew. So, if you are as passionate about the ocean as we are, if you embody our values to be Brave, Honest and Driven, if you want to be part of a truly authentic, purpose-led brand and you share our vision to create exceptional products in a responsible way, then we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Financial Controller will act as an important business partner across Finisterre, ensuring that suitable financial controls and processes are in place as well as managing all transactional elements and a team of three. They will be involved in producing accurate and timely commercial reporting, providing insight to support the finance strategy of Finisterre.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
REPORTING

• End to end delivery and ownership of accurate, timely, relevant reporting and accounting information, including management accounts pack and bi-monthly Board reporting
• Ownership of the month-end close process, meeting the 5-day target
• Managing the year-end audit process and delivery of statutory reporting for Finisterre UK Limited, Fitzroy Apparel Limited and Finisterre CIC Limited

COMMERCIAL

• Monitoring and analysing financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations to optimise results
• Effective stakeholder communication: effectively communicate financial results, insights and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders
• Present financial information in a clear and concise manner

FINANCE OPS

• Responsible for all transactional finance: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll (preparation and liaison with outsourced payroll company)
• Implement and enforce effective financial controls and processes to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to promote efficiency and accuracy in financial operations

SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES

• Be the primary point of contact for the ERP system (NetSuite), ensuring its effective utilisation and optimisation for financial operations. Collaborate with Head of IT and ERP vendors to enhance system functionality and resolve any issues or concerns
• Drive the transactional services function forward through implementation and effective use of the new expense management platform
• Drive continuous improvement across finance with a focus on automation in everything we do

TREASURY

• Manage cashflow and treasury functions, including working capital management, cashflow forecasting, hedging and banking relationships

COMPLIANCE

• Ensure the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements including Tax & VAT
• Ensure all Companies House filings are completed and submitted on time for Finisterre UK Limited, Fitzroy Apparel Limited, Finisterre CIC
• Work with internal stakeholders to submit annual R&D claim

TEAM

• Lead and mentor a team of three, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and collaboration
• Ensure effective and clear communication to the team of business strategy and departmental roadmap
• Lead by example, embodying the company values at all times
• Build strong working relationships between the finance team and the rest of the business
• Catch the team getting it right, in terms of company knowledge and behaviours
• Keep a culture of open communication and feedback within the team and its direct contacts
• Train the team in areas relating to diversity and inclusion, and maintain high standards of appropriate activity
• Train the team in areas relating to social and environmental impact, and maintain high standards of appropriate activity
• Carry out regular appraisals and one-to-one reviews, agree and review targets and training plans, and support employees in achieving them

Requirements
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO FINISTERRE

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA), preferably chartered
• Relevant experience in a multi-channel retail business
• A solid track record of technical accounting stills
• A consummate finance professional, commercially astute and digitally experienced
• An independent thinker with strong intellect and power of analysis, who takes a keen interest in solving complex and challenging problems
• Excellent leadership with a hands-on approach when needed
• Experience in NetSuite preferred
• Excellent self-awareness, communication, networking and interpersonal skills
• Resourceful, creative and entirely flexible: thrives on change
• Passion, energy and aspiration in line with Finisterre values, products, brand and customers
• Excellent self-awareness, communication and interpersonal skills
• Thrives on positive change and able to manage self and others under pressure

Important: The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers.

Benefits
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE FROM FINISTERRE
We are offering a full time, permanent contract, based at our Headquarters at Wheal Kitty, St Agnes, Cornwall. We’ll invest in you with a competitive salary, based on your skills and experience.
But it’s not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop yourself within at a fast-paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You’ll get the chance to collaborate with a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we take good care of you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including:

• A discretionary bonus scheme, based on company performance
• A pension scheme with Nest
• 33 days off per year (including bank holidays)
• Additional holidays for length of service
• Your birthday day off
• 60% product discount for personal and gift use
• 30% Friends and Family product discount
• Life assurance with access to an employee assistance program
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing programs, including counselling services, headspace membership, eye tests, yoga, cycle to work and a range of perks
• Regular company social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities – we will support you in giving back to communities and causes
• Various discounts from our B Corp community
• Individual training and development plans
• Sea Tuesday companywide updates
• And so much more!

Closing date: 30 April 2024. We’ll be interviewing as we go along, so we’d encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as the role may close earlier than advertised.
Finisterre is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.

Job Type: Full-time