With a huge growth agenda and a thriving business, an innovative retail company in Nottingham is looking for a professionally qualified Financial Controller. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to grow their career in this niche market. Within this role you'll play an integral part in the finances, managing a team, reporting directly into the Director and delivering detailed financial analysis (P&L, forecasting, daily banking, payroll, invoicing, purchasing/cost reductions, reviewing existing contracts and budgeting).
The ideal Financial Controller will come from a similar background. You must be able to deliver to tight deadlines, possess exceptional analytical skills, commercial awareness and provide strong leadership with the ability to challenge and influence.
Financial Controller Duties
• Redesigning and delivering the monthly reporting pack for distribution to directors and managers
• Developing timely reporting – ensuring accurate cost allocation.
• Achieving and sustaining month end reporting days to five
• Designing and implementing robust and meaningful analysis / commercial commentary of month end reporting
• Responsible for the accuracy of stock valuations – designing and implementing methodology to track variances
• Implementing and undertaking investigation of variances to identify areas of concern with appropriate reporting and commentary
• Identifying and agreeing internal benchmarks and undertake trend analysis of financial performance
• Managing year end audits with external auditors
• To undertake any ad hoc finance work as necessary
• Documentation of and continuous process improvement of all department processes
• Overseeing and managing payroll
• Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, to aid budgetary control and Corporation Tax forecasted payments
• Preparation and ongoing management of statutory reporting requirements including (but not limited to): SECR reporting, Packaging Regulations, WEEE regulations, supplier payment regulations, ESOS reporting
• Active provision of financial and accounting information to the Director
Financial Controller requirements:
• Experienced in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller or Management Accountant role overseeing multiple sites and multi-functional teams
• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified
• Excellent people management skills
• Attention to detail
• Methodical and systematic work flow management
• Self-motivated, driven, & used to working on own initiative
• Experience in designing and building financial reports
• Proven track record of developing a team and creating an inclusive culture
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Commercially focused
• Outstanding IT and presentation skills: especially with Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Office)
• Positive mind-set, good communicator and team worker
• Exposure to retail and distribution in a fast paced environment is highly beneficial
Financial Controller benefits:
• Basic salary of £70,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience)
• Monday to Friday role, 8.30am – 6pm
• Excellent bonus package paid every 6 months
• Pension
• Private Health cover
• Life Cover
• Employee discounts