Financial Controller - E-Commerce Sector Experience

Morgan Financial Search; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious and successful fashion supplier is seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to join their growing team. This role offers the chance to work closely with the Managing Director and be a key player in shaping the financial strategy of the company. You will lead a small finance team, manage the implementation of upgraded accounting systems, and play a vital role in the company's expansion, particularly in the e-commerce sector. With a competitive salary and strong progression opportunities, this is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional looking to make a significant impact in a thriving business.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme

Healthcare Schemes

Strong Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing finance teams and developing junior accountants.
• Proven ability to produce insightful management accounts and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a finance and administration team while managing assistant accountants.
• Produce monthly accounts and annual departmental budgets with detailed forecasts.

Skills

Accounts Management

Financial Analysis

E-commerce Sales Analysis

Team Leadership

Budgeting and Forecasting

Education

Qualified or QBE

Tools

Sage Accounting Software

Job description

My client is a v successful and profitable growing £10m t/o Fashion Supplier with a fantastic client base representing many of the leading Retail High Street names.

Based at their main Design and Distribution hub in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, this is an ambitious Owner managed SME with clear plans to expand their range of Brands and to further develop their E-commerce Sales channels.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will operate as part of the well-motivated and cohesive Management Team.

This is an on-site permanent role with hybrid flexibility to work from home 1 day per week.

Responsibilities will include:

• Head up a small efficient Finance & Administration team.
• Manage and develop 2 Assistant Accountants.
• Bed in and exploit the benefits of the recently installed Sage upgraded system.
• Production of monthly management accounts with insightful commentary.
• Production of "bottom up" Annual Departmental Budgets, plus regular Forecasting.
• Daily proactive interaction with all other business functions, with a key focus on E-commerce Sales channel trading performance and profitability analysis.
• Close liaison with the Auditors to pull together the Annual Statutory Accounts.
• Regular interface with all professional stakeholders - Auditors, Bank, Insurance etc.
• Overall, to be a key member of the Management Team to support the company's profitable growth strategy.

Candidate Profile:

• Hands-on Accounts experience allied to broader commercial business acumen and proactive style/approach to be able to "add value" as a key member of the Management Team.
• Qualified or QBE, more important is having the potential, drive and ambition to develop the role in line with the ongoing business expansion.
• E-commerce sector experience would be a key advantage.

In return, my client offers a starting salary up to £70k plus annual Bonus scheme plus pension/healthcare schemes with strong progression opportunities going forward.

Please send your CV in confidence to Martin Morgan, the advising consultant. All relevant candidates can expect a prompt direct response.