Financial Controller
CPL is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to lead our client's finance function in their midlands-based, multi-site retail and eCommerce business. This permanent, full-time onsite role will transition to hybrid working once established.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant with 5+ years of experience at FC level in Retail or eCommerce to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise, a commercial mindset, and excellent leadership skills.
Main Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day finance operations, ensuring efficient payment of suppliers and accurate accounting.
* Prepare accounts for auditors, manage invoices, and create/monitor/report weekly/monthly dashboards showing operational performance.
* Design and implement projects to replace manual processes with automated systems, improving financial efficiency.
* Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flows, working closely with the buying team to maximize gross profit potential.
* Manage labor budget and planning, driving the quarter-end process, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across all areas of responsibility.
* Analytical review reporting of key expense variances to budget/forecast, providing recommendations for improvement.
* Deliver quality financial reporting and analysis, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
* Manage capex spends, ROI, and cost/benefit analysis, reporting on spend monthly.
* Monthly reviews to improve budget accuracy and produce timely department margin analysis.
Requirements
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or similar qualifications)
* Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
* Experience in Retail or eCommerce - Essential
* Good knowledge of local accounting standards, IFRS, and payroll calculation
* Experience implementing an ERP - Desirable
* Strong track record of implementing change and new processes in the finance function