Financial Controller

Overview

A new opportunity now exists for a fast growth ecommerce brand – based in Central London, we are currently seeking an experienced Financial Controller/ Senior Finance Manager, who has the ability to manage a team of 8.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, this is a broad finance opening, in which you will support all financial and management accounting activities, across both the UK as well as a number of international regions.

Responsibilities

• Management and development of a team of c 8
• Drive all month and quarterly reporting on an ongoing basis; statutory and group accounting, working under IFRS and UK GAAP
• Management of the relationship with the auditors, drive tax and treasury responsibilities
• Internal controls and risks
• Oversea all technical accounting matters and ensure relevant financial controls are in place
• Lead relevant finance change and transformation projects, to support a rapidly expanding and developing business
• Directly support the financial planning and commercial teams in relation to ad hoc strategic finance projects, to drive further investment and continued profitability

Qualifications

• We are seeking a qualified finance professional (or overseas equivalent), most likely from an audit background – ACA/ CA) who possesses a strong academic record
• Previous relevant experience gained as a Financial Controller or Senior Manager is critical – this must include team management as well as a strong technical finance background
• Experience of driving systems and process improvement is also key – ideally with ERP systems specifically
• Previous ecommerce/ SAAS sector experience would be useful but in no way essential

The business will suit those who enjoy working as part of a high performing team, within a fast paced, forward thinking, entrepreneurial environment.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates