About the Role
We are hiring a Financial Controller to lead our company’s accounts department, and manage a small team of finance professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating and developing financial strategies, planning and coordinating budgets and analysis of monthly management reports, communicating the finance plans to those involved, and building awareness and positioning for our company’s financial growth. The Financial Controller will also work closely with our marketing, sales and operations team to develop a pricing strategy to maximise profits and ROI.
To be considered for this position, you will need an ACCA or ACA qualification. You will also need to have proven experience in running a finance team. High competency in project and stakeholder management is a huge advantage.
The individual in this role will be required to work with the wider management team, and must be able to manage pressures from the business and various stakeholders, prioritising work to ensure effective delivery.
Responsibilities
Involved in all aspects of accounts preparation, including:
* Analysis of monthly management reports with operations teams
* Assist Operations in preparation of annual budgets and performance monitoring
* Analysis and monitoring of Group cash flows
* Responsible for full VAT compliance, reporting and payment
* Responsible for communication with HMRC for all tax matters
* Responsible for communication with pension provider and insurers
* Responsible for communication with third party auditor
* Prepare month end payroll data for submission to third party payroll processor
* Work with Accounts Manager for supplier payments through the bank
* Communication with Troncmaster for restaurants
* Establish and enforce financial control environment across all companies, ensuring full legal and statutory compliance with generally accepted accounting policies and HMRC regulations.
* Support the CEO, finance team and senior management team with implementation of strategies.
Detailed Responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the successful candidate will provide financial support for individual Petworth Places brands as follows:
Financial Management:
* Safeguarding the assets of the organisation at all times
* Timely recording and collection of cash
* Identifying initiatives for revenue enhancement and cost control
* Maintaining financial confidentiality at all times
* Providing accurate and timely information as required
* Being, at all times, a supportive and exemplary ambassador of the Finance Department and Organisation
* Ensure full compliance with HMRC requirements and generally accepted accounting principles & guidelines.
Building and Maintenance:
* To highlighting any issues seen on a day to day basis.
* To report any faults with any equipment to the appropriate person, in a timely manner.
* To be responsible for ensuring that your own office space is kept free from clutter and any confidential materials are suitably stored away and secure.
* To be responsible along with colleagues for the security of the building.
Marketing:
* To participate fully in any promotions and marketing projects where required.
* To represent the brand and company appropriately.
Communication:
* To attend meetings when required and participate fully.
* To communicate with managers and colleagues in a comprehensive manner.
Additional Responsibilities
* This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list, and additional responsibilities maybe required as Senior Management team continually develop and grow the business and companies as a whole.
Discretionary Authority
* Support in managing the daily responsibilities of finance team.
* Support in monitoring and managing the annual department budgets and ensuring we are tracking and spending accordingly.
* Taking appropriate action when any financial discrepancies are identified.
Experience and Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following:
* Qualified ACCA or ACA
* Previous relevant retail and hospitality industry experience
* Excellent Excel skills
* Excellent working knowledge of Sage