At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations and mentor a high-performing team in a luxury retail brand.
- Company: Join a prestigious luxury retail brand with a focus on excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for international collaboration.
- Other info: Opportunity to drive financial processes and enhance operational alignment across departments.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in finance while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with experience in multi-entity finance environments.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a pivotal role responsible for leading the finance operations and technical accounting capabilities of the organisation.
You will build and mentor a high-performing team, take ownership of complex multi-entity reporting, and ensure the business maintains exceptional standards across compliance, controls, and governance.
You will also partner cross-functionally to strengthen financial processes as the company continues to scale internationally, acting as a key voice for finance at senior leadership level.,
- Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing finance team, ensuring strong capability across accounting and financial operations.
- Oversee the delivery of accurate, timely, and robust financial reporting, providing clarity and insight to senior leadership.
- Manage the full audit process, maintaining strong relationships with external auditors and presenting outcomes to the Audit Committee and Board.
- Drive the consolidation of multi-entity, multi-territory financials, ensuring a cohesive and transparent group-view of performance.
- Oversee cash management, including cash flow forecasting, FX exposure management, and the ongoing enhancement of treasury processes and financial controls.
- Ensure smooth, efficient financial operations across geographies, enhancing consistency in AP, AR, payroll, and cash management.
- Maintain oversight of financial compliance across various legal entities and business units, ensuring alignment with local regulations and tax requirements.
- Own and continuously refine the company's key accounting policies (IFRS).
- Establish clear, measurable finance KPIs that support and align with broader organisational goals.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration, fostering stronger financial understanding and operational alignment across departments.
A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting experience.
- Proven success in a Financial Controller or senior technical finance role.
- Experience managing multi-entity or international finance environments.
- Excellent understanding of financial controls, compliance, and best-practice processes.
- Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced, scaling organisation.
- What We'd Like to See (Bonus)
- Prior experience in Retail/Consumer/Brand/Luxury/Product
- Audit-trained/Practice Background
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Interim Financial Controller | Luxury Retail Brand employer: Harmonic, Inc.
Harmonic, Inc. is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, team members are empowered to take ownership of their projects while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Joining our team means being part of a fast-scaling premium brand where your contributions directly impact our success and you can thrive in a supportive environment that values creativity and data-driven decision-making.
