Financial Controller

An amazing opportunity with an award winning British luxury retailer, to add value and enhance the finance team. Reporting to the CEO and managing a team of two you will be responsible for championing robust financial controls across the business and client base. 

As Finance Controller you will ultimately be taking on full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the finance department. Responsible for closing month end/year end, producing management accounts, maintaining purchase and sales ledger, credit control, weekly cash planning, P& L/Balance Sheet/Cash Flow forecast, financial planning, ensuring regulatory compliance, and any other ad-hoc duties that are required in the finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete month end and produce Management accounts and issue to the board/founders with commentary monthly.
• Managing accounting systems and all process/system changes.
• Support Founders and company secretary in budgeting, forecasting and cash planning.
• Manage year-end accounts and annual audits, liaising with appointed auditors
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring all transactions are accurately processed in a timely manner.
• Complete and submit VAT returns and other ad hoc tasks.
• Bank Reconciliation and weekly cash planning.
• Manage all banking facilities and relationships.
• Liaise with budget owners at the end of each period and support cost control.
• Create and issue business reports including product and channel profitability analysis
• Work closely with the merchandising team  to maintain accurate and up-to-date stock
• Management and sales projections.
• HR responsibilities including payroll and onboarding

You should be a self-starter, with a keen eye for detail. Possess strong leadership qualities and be able to advise the board on finance issues on a commercial basis. 

Applicants must be CCAB Qualified or overseas equivalent, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA, with detailed knowledge of Excel, and accountancy software. Be used to operating in a business with restricted working capital, where cash flow is paramount to business risks and all decision-making. Previous experience in the FMCG industry is preferred. The role will be office based Monday to Thursday and home based on Friday.