UK Controller
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, London, West London
- Salary
- £85000 - £100000 per annum
- Closing date
- Oct 30, 2019
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- Job Role
- Controller
- Sector
- Retail & Wholesale
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
The role is the number one role in finance and will report to the UK MD as well as the European Finance Director. It is a role with very broad scope that encompasses core accounting and controls as well as commercial business partnering with senior stakeholders.
Client Details
My client is a global retail company that enjoys a reputation for quality that is second to none.
Description
This role will suit a very capable all-rounder. It's a head of finance position that will require a good technical accountant as well as someone who is able to give commercial insight to sales, marketing and store managers.
Responsibilities include:
- Overall responsibility for finance and proper management of accounting in keeping with group accounting principles
- Improve and adhere to financial control environment. Ensuring all local accounting matter are in keeping with regulations
- Ensure the submission of local statutory financials to deadline
- Manage the external audit activity and be the point of contact for auditors
- Management of budget cycles and cashflow
- Ensure the correct controls are adhered to on sales, margins and discounts,
Profile
The successful candidate should have extensive experience in retail. This role manages a team of 5 and so a history of developing staff and upskilling would be advantageous.
Job Offer
I have a very competitive package for this role.
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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