Retail Financial Controller Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Retail Financial Controller to join our team at PE Global. This is a permanent opportunity that requires providing financial leadership in a thriving retail business.
Main Responsibilities:
* Financial Operations: Manage the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective payment of suppliers each week.
* Accounts Preparation: Prepare accounts for auditor, monitor and report on operations and performance with monthly dashboards and weekly KPIs for the management team.
* Automated Systems: Work on a project to replace manual processes with more efficient automated systems where possible.
* Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flows, working with the buying team to ensure seasonal supplier budgets maximize GP potential for the business.
* Reporting and Analysis: Deliver high-quality financial reporting and analysis to assist with understanding and recognizing trends and collaborating on driving financial performance improvement opportunities.
* Capital Expenditure: Manage capital expenditure project spends, return on investment, and cost/benefit analysis, reporting on spend monthly.
* Department Margin Analysis: Produce timely and accurate department margin analysis on a monthly basis.
Requirements:
* Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or CPA) with 5 years PQE.
* Experience: Experience working in retail accounting is essential.
* Skills: Commercially driven and experience in Business Partnering, strong knowledge of IFRS and payroll communication, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.