Finance Controller
c. £70,000
Location: Hybrid, North London
Fashion Retail
NBU12472
Finatal is working with a £11M t/o consumer men’s fashion business. They have a proven track record of consistent sales and EBITDA growth.
The Opportunity
This is a varied role, assisting in leading multiple aspects of the finance function, with a broad remit encompassing reporting, business partnering, budgeting, forecasting and statutory responsibility. This role will assist in delivering month-end and year-end reporting; the audit and statutory accounts process; and will play an active role in helping to drive process improvements and efficiency gains. Looking for technical focussed candidates who will oversee finance operations & report directly into CFO.
The Responsibilities
* Play a leading role in producing consolidated results within deadlines.
* Assisting in the delivery of the Board pack presentation including writing analytical commentary, reporting and providing insight.
Key month end responsibility, including:
* Monthly P&L variance analysis versus comparatives and budgets with a focus on Sales to GP
* Review of product profitability and margin reporting
* Departmental business review packs and reporting
* Assisting in preparation of draft results
* Responsibility for submission of UK results into parent group consolidation system
* Play a leading role in reporting to ultimate parent group
* Assisting the group audit ensuring all group wide deliverables are produced within the timeframe and being a key point of contact for the auditors
* Assist in the compilation of statutory accounts ensuring filing within appropriate deadlines.
* Help to establish, maintain and continuously improve effective internal controls and financial policies and procedures for the group, ensuring adherence to the group's governance and risk management frameworks.
* Business partnering and P&L review with heads of departments
The Requirements
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
* Excellent Excel skills.
* Knowledge of Business Central ERP solution, with Xero and or Cin7 being desirable.
* Strong quantitative orientation, as evidenced by academic background or prior quantitative work experience.
* Experience as finance manager or controller in clothing or fashion industries