Financial Controller

Posted 29 July 2022
Salary £65000 - £70000 per annum, Benefits: bonus
LocationTrafford Park
Discipline Qualified Finance
ReferenceAC/35881/FC/Trafford
Contact NameAaron Conneran

Job description

The Company

Axon Moore are exclusively recruiting a Financial Controller for European Retail business as they look to grow. The role is based in Trafford Park, Manchester. They are seeking an ambitious and experienced Financial Controller with excellent communication and management skills and a strong accounting background as this is a number 1 role in the UK, reporting to a global CFO from the parent company.

About the role

As the Financial Controller you will be responsible for the day to day managing / running of the Finance department, working closely with the team and reporting into the General Manager and global CFO. You will be responsible for timely and accurate financial information to support decision making process.

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 depending on experience

Main Duties

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Oversee operations of account department
• Creating monthly P&L and BS reports
• Responsible for control system, transaction processing and complying all accounting standards
• Maintaining and reporting of year end accounts and statutory accounts
• Prepare and analyse weekly cash flow statements, controlling cash flow and expenditures, analysis of Key metrics
• Leading and managing audits
• Work closely with management to maintain healthy cash flow and working capital in the system
• Liaise with Group to share and implement best practices and reporting systems
• Tax involvement/ VAT Returns
• Part of monthly VAT audits and returns
• Managing a small finance team

Person specification

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
• Experience within a similar position
• Excellent communication at all levels
• Commercial awareness
• Sap experience desirable
• Strong planning and organisation skills essential
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Driven and ambitious
• Excellent excel skills
• Retail experience desirable

For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Aaron Conneran at Axon Moore on 07503 621 256