Financial Controller

Hays Senior Finance; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a rapidly growing retail business in Blackburn! As a Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in managing the lease portfolio and ensuring compliance with IFRS16 accounting standards. This position offers a chance to leverage your expertise in financial reporting and commercial analysis while providing crucial support to the Group Reporting function. With a focus on professional growth and development, this role promises to be rewarding as you contribute to the company's expansion across the UK. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a vibrant business environment!

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Discounts

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Performance-Based Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• ACA qualified with expertise in IFRS16 accounting treatment.
• Experience in financial reporting and business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Manage lease portfolio and ensure compliance with IFRS16.
• Produce financial analyses and support Group Reporting function.

Skills

IFRS16 Accounting

Financial Reporting

Business Partnering

Commercial Analysis

Data Maintenance

Education

ACA Qualification

Tools

Qube

Job description

Your new company
Join a rapidly growing retail business in Blackburn at an exciting point in their journey where you can come in and have a real impact on their expansion across the UK, and where the progression and development opportunities are excellent.

Your new role
In your new role as Financial Controller you'll become the Lease Portfolio and IFRS16 Accounting specialist. This role is crucial for the update and maintenance of our extensive lease portfolio, ensuring accurate accounting adherence under IFRS16. This position focuses on leveraging extensive IFRS16 expertise to produce comprehensive financial analyses. The ideal candidate will use their career experience to enhance the current control environment and manage data maintenance for our IFRS16 database (Qube) as part of a larger ICFR program. Reporting into the Group Financial Reporting Director, the Financial Controller will operate as part of the Group Reporting function and will also provide ongoing support to Country Finance and the Group Property & Real Estate function.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be ACA qualified with a comprehensive understanding of IFRS16 accounting treatment. You will have experience in business partnering, financial reporting, and commercial analysis. The ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment, multitask, delve into details when necessary, and meet deadlines promptly is essential.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary up to £75,000, and a performance-based bonus scheme, plus benefits including flexible working hours, employee discounts, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. The role is full-time on site at their offices in Blackburn.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.