At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee finance operations and support budgeting and forecasting for a dynamic lifestyle brand.
- Company: Exciting lifestyle brand based in North West London with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great chance to lead a finance team during an exciting phase of development.
- Why this job: Join a growing business and make a real impact in the finance team.
- Qualifications: Qualified Financial Controller with experience in FMCG or retail sectors.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
Financial Controller | North West London | Lifestyle Brand | £65-75,000 + benefits
A dynamic lifestyle brand based in North West London is looking for a Qualified Financial Controller to oversee the day to day running of its busy finance function and act as a No 2 to the Finance Director.
Key responsibilities include
- Support the Finance Director in building financial budgeting and forecasting models including Cashflow, P&L, Balance Sheet and Production Standard Costs across all business divisions to ensure robust financial monitoring and evaluation
- Develop and maintain financial controls around accounting systems and policies.
- Ownership of monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary.
- Follow through and review all ERP system postings, period closure and opening of periods, month end journal for depreciation, accruals and prepayments, reconciliation of balance sheet to ledger.
- Review all year end procedures leading to statutory financials and audit.
- Quarterly VAT reporting.
- Manage AR/AP Teams and cash flow forecasting and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Dealing with external advisors on capital allowances for new distillery.
- Lead and support the Finance system implementation.
- Maintain CAPEX schedules and other major overheads costs.
The business is looking for a Qualified Financial Controller / Finance Manager with a background in an FMCG, retail or stock based business.
You will have proven experience of leading and developing a finance team and strong ERP systems knowledge.
Hands‑on experience with month‑end, year‑end, and statutory reporting and an understanding of HMRC reporting requirements would be useful.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a development business at an exciting time in its evolution.
- Seniority level
- Mid‑Senior level
- Employment type
- Full‑time
- Job function
- Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and General Business
- Industries
- Retail, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Wholesale
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Financial Controller employer: Savant Recruitment Experts
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