Financial Controller
Harper May City of London Part-time
Our client, a renowned name in retail, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. With a strong presence both online and in well-established department stores, this company has experienced substantial growth and is looking for an experienced financial leader to help manage and optimise their financial operations.Role Overview: The Financial Controller will report directly to the Finance Director and oversee a dedicated finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in both online and in-store environments, preferably within a product-oriented industry, and will play a key role in supporting the company’s continued growth and profitability.Key Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership: Prepare detailed management accounts and board-level reports to guide strategic decision-making and inform business strategies.Strategic Planning: Lead the forecasting and budgeting process, aligning financial plans with the company’s growth and expansion objectives.Revenue Management: Oversee revenue recognition and documentation, ensuring full compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.Investor Relations: Manage private equity PE and investor reporting, providing clear, transparent insights into the company's financial health and performance.Cash Flow Optimisation: Monitor and manage working capital on a weekly basis, ensuring efficient management of cash, accrued revenue, and debtor balances.Comprehensive Oversight: Oversee payroll, pensions, taxes PAYE, VAT, CT, banking, and treasury operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.Compliance and Audit: Prepare statutory accounts and lead the audit process, ensuring full compliance with all financial regulations and standards.Team Development: Mentor and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, excellence, and collaboration.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Financial Leadership: Prepare detailed management accounts and board-level reports to guide strategic decision-making and inform business strategies.Strategic Planning: Lead the forecasting and budgeting process, aligning financial plans with the company’s growth and expansion objectives.Revenue Management: Oversee revenue recognition and documentation, ensuring full compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.Investor Relations: Manage private equity PE and investor reporting, providing clear, transparent insights into the company's financial health and performance.Cash Flow Optimisation: Monitor and manage working capital on a weekly basis, ensuring efficient management of cash, accrued revenue, and debtor balances.Comprehensive Oversight: Oversee payroll, pensions, taxes PAYE, VAT, CT, banking, and treasury operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.Compliance and Audit: Prepare statutory accounts and lead the audit process, ensuring full compliance with all financial regulations and standards.Team Development: Mentor and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, excellence, and collaboration.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Proven experience as a Financial Controller in a retail or product-oriented industry.Fully qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA with a strong technical foundation in accounting and financial reporting.Experience in investor relations and reporting is highly advantageous.Exceptional Excel and financial modelling skills, with the ability to analyse complex data and produce actionable insights.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders.Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Michael PageCity of London
About Our Client
Michael Page is partnering with a boutique Asset Manager to assist them in hiring a Assistant Financial Controller (part-time 3 days per week) for their Central London based team.
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The accountancy Recruitment GroupLondon, 2 mi from City of London
Part Time Financial Controller (number 1 in finance)
• 2 days per week | London (predominantly remote working
• 2 days per month office based) | £70,000
• £75,000 (full time equivalent)
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