Overview
In this Financial Controller role, you will lead the insourcing of finance and build the in-house team, establishing robust processes, controls, and reporting. You will own monthly and annual financial Close, cash flow planning, and audits, while shaping a technology-enabled finance function across a fast-growing retailer. The position offers broad exposure to M&A activity and a clear pathway toward future growth and a potential sale. You will partner with leadership to deliver precise insights and drive performance.
Pay / Benefits
- up to 90k p/a
- bonus up to 15%
- 4% contributory pension
- 25 days holiday
- WFH 2-3 days per week
- product discounts
Responsibilities
- Insource all financial accounting and tax activities from outsourced provider
- Map resource needs and build in-house finance team
- Deliver monthly management accounts in line with group deadlines
- Maintain balance sheet integrity via monthly reconciliations
- Coordinate cash flow management and projections
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures and legislation
- Own the annual audit and liaise with external auditors
- Lead month-end and year-end close to analyze P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet
- Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts for P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
- Enhance FP&A reporting quality and commercial insight
- Develop and extend ERP/tech tools for better financial insight and reporting
- Collaborate with other teams to standardise processes and systems
- Support M&A activities and integration of acquisitions
Key requirements
- Qualified accountant (professional qualification)
- Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
- Experience presenting to C-suite
- Ability to build and lead an in-house finance team
- Track record in financial planning, reporting, and controls
- Experience with audits and integration of acquisitions
- eye for detail
- innovative mindset
- strong communication with leadership
- ERP and related technology tools
- financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
- management accounting and reporting
Financial Controller in Southampton employer: Robert Half
At Robert Half, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As an IT Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects in a highly regulated environment, supported by a team that values professional growth and development. With competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally in their roles.
