Financial Controller
Retail Sector - Multi-site, PE-backed
c£80,000 + bonus etc
Central London / Hybrid


This market-leading, multi-site retailer boasts a well-respected and instantly recognisable brand.
Expanding via ongoing investment and continued sales growth, this highly successful business is now seeking a charismatic Financial Controller.
Reporting to the CFO, who reports to the CEO, the role will include:
*Managing day-to-day finance, leading a team of c10 talented finance professionals across Finance, Payroll, FP&A, and Digital Transformation
*Oversee all aspects of financial management, including reporting, audits, tax compliance, payroll, and executive reporting
*Driving profitability analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
*Ownership of all operational aspects of finance across the Balance Sheet, P&L and Cashflow
*Lender Reporting - Covenant reporting
*Statutory reporting - working with external advisors
*Ensuring the appropriate financial control environment is in place
*Leading the development and improvement of processes, controls and systems
*Variance analysis and reporting on trends
*KPI Reporting
*Oversight of capital expenditure on monthly and ad hoc basis
*Reviewing and authorising relevant areas, i.e. POs and Expenses, refunds, allowances, and banking transactions as required by Company policy
*Quarterly/ monthly VAT returns within the set deadlines by HMRC
*Year-end audit requirements - lead liaison with external auditors
*Internal audit -self-assessment and ensuring compliance with requirements
*Balance sheet reconciliations and consolidation
*Overall controller for CAPEX / FF&E
*Managing key relationships and processes for the ongoing capital projects
*Assist with budgeting and forecasting
Required candidate profile:
*A qualified accountant with experience from within the Consumer sector
*In-depth experience of either delivering as part of an operational finance team or leading the function.
*Demonstrably exceptional communication skills. Easily able to engage with a wide range of finance and non-finance stakeholders and colleagues.
*Experience and desire to build a high-performing team.
*The drive and energy to deliver exceptional results.
*High levels of emotional intelligence.
*Happy to be hands-on and comfortable working within a fast-paced SME.
*Polished, presentable, and able to represent the brand appropriately.
This is a rare opportunity to join an exciting brand, partnering with the leadership team and playing a key role in its exhilarating growth plans.