Group Financial Controller

Do you have experience as a Financial Controller within a retail business?

If so, our client is seeking a Group Financial Controller to manage a team of 20, overseeing and developing all accounting practices across the global business.

The role will pay up to 120k DOE + bonus and will be hybrid working (2-3 days per week in office).

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the monthly management Accounts
• Responsibility and oversight of the financial accounting and transactional teams
• Working with the Commercial team to produce the monthly management pack with commentary and analysis
• Assisting with the wider finance team to ensure accurate reporting within deadlines
• Ensuring vigorous financial controls across the business and identifying opportunities for process improvement
• Review and authorisation of all journals before being entry in to the general ledger
• Ensuring completion and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly cashflow reports and forecasts, ensuring accurate tracking of the company's position and future financial needs
• Assist with preparation of the group budget, reforecasts and long term strategic planning process
• Ad-hoc requests from the CFO when required.

Role Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Proven experience in a similar role within retail or FMCG
• Experience managing and developing a large team
• Commercially minded with experience providing value to a business and promoting growth
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience within a global business is beneficial.

If this role looks of interest, please apply with your CV ASAP.