Robert Half are working with rapidly expanding e-commerce platform to recruit a Group Financial Controller for a 9-12 month interim contract. The interim Group Financial Controller will be responsible for financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial control, and providing ad hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can be hands on whilst effectively managing the teams day to day operations.
The Company
This role offers the opportunity to join a fast-growing eCommerce looking to continue their expansion. The business is well funded and are looking to continue disrupting the established payers in the market. The role will be based 5 days per week in the Vauxhall office in Central London.
The Role
As the Group Financial Controller, you would be supporting with:
1. Leading the team in the preparation of the monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of performance.
2. Monthly variance analysis to fully understand and explain month on month performance, and performance against forecasts, culminating in leading the monthly close meeting with C-suite.
3. Managing the overseas entities and consolidation process, producing the monthly consolidated financial statements that are used for investor reporting.
4. Providing financial analysis to support business decisions, cost-saving initiatives, and profitability improvement.
5. Leading the team through statutory processes including the annual audit, and ensuring the timely completion of tax filings and VAT returns.
6. Implementing and monitoring financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets.
7. Managing and mentoring the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
8. Supporting strategic planning and business growth initiatives, offering financial insights and risk assessments.
9. Overseeing systems and process improvements to enhance financial efficiency and accuracy.
Your Profile
10. Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
11. Proven Controllership experience in a fast-paced ecommerce, retail or tech environment.
12. Expertise in Xero and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, xlookups, sumifs,).
13. Prior experience in a similar interim / contract role would be beneficial but not necessary.
Compensation & Benefits
A pro rata salary of between £90,000-£110,000 (dependant on experience) should represent fair market value for you. The role offers the opportunity to gain exposure in a rapidly growing business with an ambitious team in which you can have an immediate impact and exposure to C-suite.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.