Financial Controller

Sector:Retail
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£80,000 per annum
Town/City:Covent Garden
County:Greater London
Job ref:619-6 S08
Post Date:28. 04. 2025
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About the Role

Our client, a renowned name in retail, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. With a strong presence both online and in well-established department stores, this company has experienced substantial growth and is looking for an experienced financial leader to help manage and optimise their financial operations.

Role Overview: The Financial Controller will report directly to the Finance Director and oversee a dedicated finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in both online and in-store environments, preferably within a product-oriented industry, and will play a key role in supporting the company’s continued growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Leadership: Prepare detailed management accounts and board-level reports to guide strategic decision-making and inform business strategies.
  • Strategic Planning: Lead the forecasting and budgeting process, aligning financial plans with the company’s growth and expansion objectives.
  • Revenue Management: Oversee revenue recognition and documentation, ensuring full compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
  • Investor Relations: Manage private equity (PE) and investor reporting, providing clear, transparent insights into the company's financial health and performance.
  • Cash Flow Optimisation: Monitor and manage working capital on a weekly basis, ensuring efficient management of cash, accrued revenue, and debtor balances.
  • Comprehensive Oversight: Oversee payroll, pensions, taxes (PAYE, VAT, CT), banking, and treasury operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Compliance and Audit: Prepare statutory accounts and lead the audit process, ensuring full compliance with all financial regulations and standards.
  • Team Development: Mentor and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, excellence, and collaboration.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience as a Financial Controller in a retail or product-oriented industry.
  • Fully qualified (ACA / CIMA / ACCA) with a strong technical foundation in accounting and financial reporting.
  • Experience in investor relations and reporting is highly advantageous.
  • Exceptional Excel and financial modelling skills, with the ability to analyse complex data and produce actionable insights.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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