Banking & Finance Associate - United Kingdom - Beaverbrooks

Description

This will be an office based role with the opportunity for one day at home per week following initial training period
Salary Circa 100k per annum (depending on experience) plus car allowance, excellent profit share, profit bonus and benefits

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Financial Controller to join our senior management team at our head office in Lytham St Annes.

This is a senior role within the business and requires a candidate with energy and a can-do attitude who can work well with the board.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant who will oversee all financial aspects of business and drive the company's financial strategy and planning as well as being responsible for assessing the financial performance of the business.

There is a balance of hands on 'doing' and strategic planning required. Experience working with and influencing senior leaders is essential.

Established in 1919 we now have 85 locations across the UK, with 64 Beaverbrooks stores plus 18 dedicated brand boutiques including Tag Heuer, OMEGA, Breitling and Tudor.

We also have our very successful ecommerce website, which was launched in 2001.

We provide exceptional quality diamonds, jewellery and watches as well as top name brands such as TAG Heuer, Omega, Breitling, Tudor, Gucci and Vivienne Westwood.

We donate 20 per cent of retained profits to charity and since the year 2000, Beaverbrooks has donated £23.5 million to over 750 different charities.

We pride ourselves on the work we do for local communities and in support of this we offer charity matching – you raise it, we match it Supporting a finance department of 1- directly responsible for a team of 3 (Accountant, finance manager and finance systems manager).

Responsible for driving strategies relating to improved financial planning and management, cost savings, financial legislation, budget setting etc.
Monitor all financial activities and performance against financial strategies presenting results and recommendations to the board.
Produce monthly management accounts, financial accounts, and oversee financial audit and internal control.
Conduct analysis to prepare monthly, quarterly annual forecasts
Oversee all accounting and tax internal controls to ensure compliance with tax and regulatory environment including CCO and SAO responsibilities
Work alongside the business Project Team to support key business projects as required
Maintain Fixed Asset register
Budgeting and planning
Manage Group Corporation tax matters
Provide financial information, analysis, and advice on business issues to key stakeholders
Broad knowledge of all accounting, financial and business principles
Qualified accountant with experience in management accounting.
In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
Firsthand experience with budgeting and risk management
Experience working with and influencing senior leaders is essential

Suitable candidates must be Qualified, have a supportive and engaging management style and ideally be either immediately available or on a short notice period.

Salary Circa 100k per annum (based on experience), plus profit bonus, profit share and benefits
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