Finance Manager/Financial Controller (Temp to Perm)

Palatine Talent; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a rapidly expanding e-commerce business in Merseyside, seeking a Finance Manager/Financial Controller. This role will involve leading a finance team, managing monthly accounts, and conducting profitability analysis. Ideal candidates will possess strong CIMA/ACCA qualifications or relevant experience in finance, particularly within the ecommerce or retail sectors. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact business growth and success. This position offers an attractive salary of up to £52k, along with good benefits, making it a great next step in your career.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CIMA/ACCA or active studiers preferred.
• Experience in a supervisory role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly accounts, P&L analysis, and variance reporting.
• Oversee a small finance team and develop financial controls.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Supervisory experience

Excellent communication skills

Ecommerce experience

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Relevant sector knowledge

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance Manager/Financial Controller (Temp to Perm)

17th March, 2025

Interim (temporary to permanent) Finance Manager/Financial Controller opportunity with a £30m t/o rapidly expanding e-commerce business in Merseyside. There is a permanent requirement but due to time restraints, our client is looking to bring someone in on less than 1 month's notice ideally, hence looking for applicants who can join quickly. Reporting directly to the FD and heading a small finance team, your remit will include:

• Monthly management accounts
• Profit & Loss analysis and reporting by business area.
• Variance analysis - including commentary on budget variances.
• Month end journals.
• Balance sheet control and reconciliations.
• Managing 2 Accounts Assistants (Accounts payable/receivable and payroll).
• Marketing and promotion ROI analysis.
• Stock Management.
• Pricing and margin analysis for new products.
• Maintenance of product costs.
• Profitability analysis - channel and product category level.
• Quarterly UK VAT return.
• Monthly/Quarterly sales tax returns for US and EU markets.
• Liaising with external auditors to produce year-end statutory accounts.
• Supporting the FD with MI pack development.
• Developing current financial controls and procedures to meet the evolving needs of the business.

Applicants should ideally be fully qualified CIMA/ACCA - or later stage active studiers - although "QBE" with the relevant skills and sector knowledge will also be considered. Previous experience in a supervisory role is essential as are excellent communication skills and the ability to build cross-functional relationships, working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver the best possible results. Ecommerce or retail sector experience is essential due to the business partnering/commercial element and Xero experience would be beneficial. An annual salary to £52k (possibly a little flexibility depending on experience) is complemented with good benefits. There is no sponsorship available with this opportunity.