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    Financial Controller - Greater London, United Kingdom - MacGregor Black

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    Financial Controller

    Are you a hands-on and commercially focused Financial Controller seeking an exciting opportunity in the luxury goods space?

    Do you have a finance related retail industry background in a multi-site, multi-channel organisation?

    Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with the ability to inspire and lead a small and talented team of finance professionals?

    MacGregor Black is currently partnering with a luxury brand with a superb heritage, on the search for a commercially astute and technically excellent Financial Controller. This is a permanent role with hybrid working opportunities (2 or 3 days a week WFH), based in central London.

    As Financial Controller you will report into the Finance Director whilst also leading and managing a team of 3 direct reports. This role is absolutely crucial as the business looks to expand its retail presence in the UK whilst developing and evolving the brand.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Support the Finance Director in the achievement of Finance Department goals
    • Support and develop the business decision making process with proactive financial and commercial due diligence
    • Manage the monthly management accounts cycle
    • Manage year end processes including statutory accounting requirements
    • Manage year end audit with external auditors for all entities
    • Own the coordination and preparation of annual budgets and reforecasts
    • Prepare financials for the 3/5 year plan
    • Overseeing the preparation of monthly management accounts with commentary.
    • Analysing variances and providing insights to support commercial decisions.
    • Collaborating with sales and merchandising teams to enhance business performance.
    • Producing analytical commentary for the Board of Directors.
    • Ensuring accuracy of reconciliations and maintaining strong controls.
    • Managing the year-end stock take process and audit.
    • Producing statutory accounts for the group and subsidiaries.
    • Coordinating annual budgets and reforecasts.
    • Analysing variances and contributing to board packs.
    • Assisting with forecasting needs and building financial models.
    • Overseeing other management reporting and coordinating turnover rent reporting.
    • Reviewing VAT and sales tax processes.
    • Working with insurance brokers to ensure appropriate insurance coverage.
    • Overseeing stock count process and reporting.
    • Ensuring integrity of stock values and cost prices.
    • Providing day-to-day support and management of the team.
    • Conducting performance management and appraisals.
    • Supporting team members in process improvement.

    What are we looking for?

    • CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified – essential
    • Experience with full ownership of the month end and year end close of the books process – essential
    • Advanced Excel skills – essential
    • Retail industry background, preferably with a multi-site, multi-channel organisation – essential
    • Knowledge of SAP financial module is ideal
    • Self-starter, ability to work under own initiative
    • Adaptable to change and proactive in identifying and implementing process efficiencies
    • Ability to manage and develop a small team
    • Ability to partner with non-finance functions

    Competitive salary + benefits.

    Please contact Fraser Graham for more information.



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