Altum Consulting are working with an established retail company to recruit a Financial Controller position based in Central London. This role is 12-month FTC offering strong progression potential within a stable and fast-paced business. Applying candidates must be available on a short notice period.
Financial Controller role:
* Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business
* Prepare and present accurate monthly and annual financial reporting packs
* Ensure all reporting complies with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
* Implement and maintain robust financial processes and internal controls
* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
* Provide financial analysis to support business decisions
* Business partner with key stakeholders across operations, buying, and marketing
* Drive process improvements and support systems upgrades where necessary
* Mentor and manage a small finance team
As a Financial Controller you'll be/have:
* A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
* Experience working within the retail or consumer goods industry
* A commercial mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
* Proven experience implementing controls and driving financial improvement
* Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive
* Available to start on a short notice period
For further information on this opportunity, please contact Aliza Qureshi on the attached details. Candidates will be considered immediately for interview/start.