At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function and drive business performance in a growing retail company.
- Company: Dynamic retail business with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and excellent career prospects.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a real impact.
- Why this job: Take ownership of finance and influence strategic decisions in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified with experience in finance roles.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Finance Controller Oxfordshire | Permanent | c£55,000-£65,000 per annum + benefits Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a growing retail business to recruit an experienced Finance Controller.
This is a key leadership position within a successful SME, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function and work closely with senior leadership to drive business performance, profitability, and future growth.
The successful candidate will combine strong financial control with commercial awareness and will have previous experience working within a retail or stock-led trading environment.
Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the finance function.
Produce monthly management accounts and board-level reporting.
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
Deliver commercial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Oversee financial controls, compliance, and audit requirements.
Manage VAT, payroll, and statutory reporting processes.
Monitor inventory, margins, and working capital performance.
Drive process improvements and systems development.
Partner with senior stakeholders across the business.
Skills & Experience Essential ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role.
Strong management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow experience.
Proven experience within a retail or consumer products business.
Experience operating within a stock-led environment, including inventory and margin reporting.
Strong financial systems and Excel skills.
Experience working within a growing SME.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Highly Desirable Experience of international trade, imports, overseas suppliers, customs processes, duties, freight costs, and foreign currency transactions.
Experience supporting businesses with international supply chains.
Knowledge of stock purchasing and landed cost reporting.
What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to influence business strategy and performance.
Broad, commercially focused role with high visibility.
Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment.
Excellent long-term career prospects.
To apply or discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment .
Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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