Your new company As an industry leader within the retail sector, this global brand is recognised for its supportive, high values and employee-focussed approach. This company has an excellent reputation for empowering and developing their colleagues, always winning awards for their culture. Your new role The successful applicant will play an integral part in partnering with the commercial stakeholders, ensuring financial control and making recommendations to enhance processes. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports Leading the budgeting and forecasting process for Head Office costs Partner key stakeholders (SLT members) on performance reviews and financial controls Liaising with cost centre managers and operational teams to ensure financial accuracy Identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost efficiency What you'll need to succeed Strong academics and actively sitting exams towards professional accounting qualifications (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) Extensive experience of producing end-to-end management accounts Currently or previously working within a blue chip finance function Confident in dealing with people, including finance colleagues and Execs of the business. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk