Financial Controller

Your new company
Hays are working with a fast-growing, owner led retail and e-commerce business to recruit a Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join the team on a permanent basis.

Your new role
Reporting into the CEO, we are looking for a capable, financially and commercially driven Controller who will come take ownership of the finance function and help support the Senior Leadership team, shaping decision-making. This is a key role for the business, and you will be required to:

• Own day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate accounting and strong controls
• Deliver month-end and year-end accounts and take a lead with external auditors.
• Manage cashflow forecasting, fixed assets and bank reconciliations
• Manage and oversee monthly payroll, annual budgeting and assist with year-end accounts.
• Take the lead on projects such as ERP migrations and working across internal teams and external consultants.
• Ensure costs are maintained, analysed and challenged.
• Act as a commercial partner to the senior leadership team, providing insight that will support in decision-making and provide financial insight into pricing and strategy.