At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial control, reporting, and team development in a growing finance team.
- Company: Dynamic retail organisation with ambitious expansion plans and a strong online presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for excellent long-term career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a key leadership role and influence the finance function's growth and efficiency.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with experience in financial control and audit.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Salary: £80,000 with hybrid working
Our client is a growing organisation within the Retail sector, with an established online presence and ambitious expansion plans. As they continue to scale, they are investing in their people, systems and processes to support long-term growth while maintaining high financial standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Group Financial Controller to join a growing finance team in a key leadership position.
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial control, reporting, compliance and team development, while helping to strengthen processes and support the organisation through its next phase of growth.
- Managing the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Producing consolidated management accounts and supporting financial analysis.
- Leading the external audit process and acting as the main point of contact for auditors.
- Developing and maintaining a robust financial control framework, including reconciliations, policies and procedures.
- Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team to improve capability and efficiency.
- Supporting the implementation and ongoing enhancement of a new finance system.
- Overseeing statutory reporting, technical accounting matters and tax compliance.
- Managing cash flow forecasting and treasury activities.
- Supporting payroll processes alongside internal and external stakeholders.
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and operational efficiencies.
- Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and wider strategic finance projects.
You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualified experience in financial control, reporting and audit. Experience within a high-volume transactional environment and finance system implementation is highly desirable.
In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, a hybrid working arrangement, pension scheme and additional employee benefits. You'll also have the opportunity to play a significant role within a growing organisation, influence the development of the finance function and enjoy excellent long-term career progression.
Group Financial Controller (Financial Services) employer: Wade Macdonald
Join a dynamic and expanding organisation in the Retail sector, where your expertise as a Group Financial Controller will be valued and impactful. With a commitment to employee development, a hybrid working model, and a competitive benefits package, this role offers not just a job, but a pathway to significant career growth and the chance to shape the future of the finance function in a thriving company.
