Financial Performance Driver
This is an excellent opportunity to drive financial performance in a rapidly growing retail group with 18 stores nationwide.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee day-to-day finance operations including management accounts, cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting.
* Prepare monthly and year-end financial reports ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes across the group.
* Provide actionable financial insights and reporting to support operational and strategic decisions.
* Collaborate with store managers and department heads to monitor and control costs.
* Work with external auditors and manage year-end audit processes.
* Develop and enhance internal controls, financial systems, and procedures; manage the current finance team of 4.
* Drive continuous improvement and automation within finance processes.
* Support stock control, margin analysis, and retail performance KPIs.
Requirements:
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 2-3 years PQE.
* Background in retail/FMCG/multi-company setup highly desirable.
* Proven ability to manage and lead a small finance team.
* Strong knowledge of accounts payable, reconciliations, and multi-company reporting.
* Proficient in Microsoft Business Central and advanced Excel.
* Strong organisational and interpersonal skills; able to guide and motivate the team.
* Hands-on approach with a track record of delivering accurate monthly accounts and driving process improvements.
* Excellent communication skills to partner effectively with senior management.