At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial control, reporting, and team development in a growing retail organisation.
- Company: Dynamic retail company 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 significant 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 - Hybrid Working employer: Wade Macdonald
Join a dynamic and expanding retail organisation that prioritises employee development and offers a supportive work culture. With a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a focus on long-term growth, this role as Group Financial Controller provides the chance to lead a finance team while influencing key financial processes. Enjoy 25 days of holiday, a performance-related bonus, and the opportunity for significant career progression in a thriving environment.
