Finance Controller – Lead Reporting & Systems (Retail)

Yours Clothing Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK fashion retailer is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting and compliance while leading a finance team. The ideal candidate should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with proven experience in financial management within the retail sector. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial accounts, managing audits, and implementing a new finance system. This role offers benefits like a 50% discount on brands and enhanced holidays.

Benefits

50% Discount on all brands

Enhanced Holiday allowance

Pension & Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Employee wellbeing programme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Financial Controller role, ideally within retail or consumer goods.
• Demonstrated success delivering systems upgrades or implementations.
• Strong understanding of multichannel retail operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the production of timely and accurate financial accounts and reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and cost control.
• Lead and mentor a finance team, supporting their development.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes.

Skills

Accounting standards compliance

Financial management

Leadership and team mentoring

Stakeholder management

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Job description

A leading UK fashion retailer is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting and compliance while leading a finance team. The ideal candidate should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with proven experience in financial management within the retail sector. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial accounts, managing audits, and implementing a new finance system. This role offers benefits like a 50% discount on brands and enhanced holidays.