Hays are working with a growing Fashion and Retail brand to recruit a Financial Controller. Your new company Hays are working with a fast-growing, owner led retail and e-commerce business to recruit a Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join the team on a permanent basis. Your new role Reporting into the CEO, we are looking for a capable, financially and commercially driven Controller who will come take ownership of the finance function and help support the Senior Leadership team, shaping decision-making. This is a key role for the business, and you will be required to: Own day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate accounting and strong controls Deliver month-end and year-end accounts and take a lead with external auditors. Manage cashflow forecasting, fixed assets and bank reconciliations Manage and oversee monthly payroll, annual budgeting and assist with year-end accounts. Take the lead on projects such as ERP migrations and working across internal teams and external consultants. Ensure costs are maintained, analysed and challenged. Act as a commercial partner to the senior leadership team, providing insight that will support in decision-making and provide financial insight into pricing and strategy. What you'll need to succeed We are ideally looking for a qualified accountant. We are ideally looking for candidates that have e-commerce / retail experience, ideally in a start-up environment that can put processes together whilst supporting the senior leadership team. SAP experience would be beneficial along with strong Excel / IT skills. What you'll get in return This is a good opportunity to join a growing start-up, taking ownership of the finance function. You will get the opportunity to form part of the Senior Leadership team with the ability to contribute to strategic decision-making. The role can be offered on a remote basis with occasional travel to the Bristol office. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4766595