Financial Controller

Description:

Hirexo Talent Partners are partnering with a leading business. We're recruiting a highly skilled Financial Controller to join a well-established business based in Preston. This is your chance to secure a key role within a growing and successful company. Their recent performance has fuelled significant financial growth, and they seek a talented individual to contribute to their ongoing success.
 
About Our Client:
  
Based in Preston with fantastic office space that fosters a truly enjoyable and comfortable work environment, Hirexo Talent Partners’ Client is a well-established and successful company. The company's Managing Director, a full-of-life leader who gets involved in all aspects of the business, boasts a wealth of experience in large PLCs and has steered the business towards impressive financial stability. Stocking a wide range of top brands, our Client become a trusted destination for its loyal customer base, making it a go-to shop for all their health and beauty needs.
  
The Opportunity for the Financial Controller:
  
We are seeking a meticulous and analytical Financial Controller to lead and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of our financial processes.  Your financial insights will be instrumental in empowering strategic decision-making at the executive level.
  
What the Financial Controller will be involved in:

Lead and manage the financial operations for our retail division, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
Partner with store operations, merchandising, and marketing teams to provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and drive profitability.
Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
Manage a team of finance professionals, providing coaching and mentorship to develop their skills and expertise.
Work with external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
Maintain strong internal controls and implement procedures to safeguard company assets.
Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in retail finance.
Prepare variance analyses to identify areas of cost overrun or underperformance and recommend corrective actions.
Develop and implement financial models to support business planning and investment decisions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization. To be successful as the Financial Controller, you will need the following:

Fully Qualified in either ACCA / ACA / CIMA with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification
Proven experience as a financial controller or similar senior accounting role, with a strong understanding of retail accounting principles and financial reporting, is essential.
You'll be adept in financial reporting software and accounting systems, leveraging your excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
With a keen eye for detail, you'll manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
Partnering with store operations, merchandising, and marketing teams to provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and drive profitability will be key.
You'll lead a team of finance professionals, providing coaching and mentorship to develop their skills and expertise.
Maintaining strong internal controls and implementing procedures to safeguard company assets is paramount.
Staying abreast of industry trends and best practices in retail finance, while preparing variance analyses to identify areas of cost overrun or underperformance and recommend corrective actions, will be crucial.
Finally, your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will allow you to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization, presenting complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to commute to Preston 3-4 days per week The package on offer for the Financial Controller includes:

Competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000
Discounts portal access
Free onsite parking
Bonus scheme (depending on company performance / personal performance)
Generous holiday allowance
Hybrid working available for their Preston site Similar Job Titles include:

Finance Controller
Financial Controller
Head of Finance
Finance Director
Accounting Manager
Assistant Financial Controller
Assistant Controller
Finance Manager  About Hirexo Talent Partners:
  
Hirexo Talent Partners are a specialist Talent Consultancy based in the heart Manchester, although our geographical location doesn’t limit our Talent Consultancy reach, as we work across the UK. We specialise in the Talent within Private Equity / Family Office portfolios, to support portfolio growth for our clients. Hirexo Talent Partners also work within the major talent space, collaborating with clients across a multitude of industries and sectors. We specialise in the following disciplines: Accounting and Finance, Technology, IT, Data, Human Resources, Procurement and Office Administration. We also support our Private Equity partners with sourcing the top and very best investment and insolvency consultants