Financial Controller - Ecommerce

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and entrepreneurial company as a Finance Manager/Financial Controller, where you'll lead a small finance team and play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy. This position offers the chance to work closely with the CEO and key stakeholders, overseeing financial processes such as budgeting, cashflow management, and MI analysis. Ideal for those with experience in stock management and the ecommerce sector, this role promises a stimulating environment and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting, this could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• Experience as Finance Manager/Financial Controller in SME.
• Strong understanding of stock management in retail/wholesale.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance team and manage month-end accounts process.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Cashflow Management

Communication Skills

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Qualified by Experience

Tools

Sage 50

Brightpearl ERP

Job description

FINANCE MANAGER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - ECOMMERCE

MANCHESTER 4 DAYS OFFICE 1 DAY WORK FROM HOME

55,000 to 70,000 + BENEFITS

THE COMPANY:

We're proud to be partnering with a small group of companies that operates within the Ecommerce / Wholesale industry with a collective turnover of c. 20m, that is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to be join the team as No.1 in Finance.

Reporting to the CEO, you'll be responsible for leading the finance team of 2, streaming processes, management accounts, cashflow, budgeting, forecasting, stock reporting/forecasting and MI Analysis.

This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join a fast-paced entrepreneurial organisation.

THE FINANCE MANAGER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE:

• Reporting to the CEO, you'll be No.1 in finance as the Finance Manager / Financial Controller, leading 1 Assistant Management Accountant & 1 Accounts Assistant
• Responsible for the month-end management accounts process and board pack, including commentary, MI analysis and recommendations
• Leading on the Annual Budget / Forecasting process
• Responsible for the Cashflow Management and Forecasting
• Driving full adoption of the Sage 50 + Bright pearl ERP software into the business, implementing automated workflows and efficiencies
• Conducting MI Analysis, producing detailed insights and recommendations to drive to drive profitability and efficiency
• Responsible for Year End, VAT Returns, Fixed Asset Register, Overseeing Payroll and Statutory submissions
• Acting as financial business partner to the CEO and other key stakeholders in the business
• Stock reporting and forecasting

THE PERSON:

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA or Qualified by Experience candidates will be considered
• Must be operating at Finance Manager / Financial Controller level, ideally within an SME business space, with good people leadership skills
• Experience within an industry with Stock is essential such as (Retail, Wholesale, Manufacturing etc.)
• To achieve the higher salary, the candidate needs both Stock and Ecommerce industry experience
• Any experience of Sage and/or an ERP System would be advantage, but confidence around systems generally is key
• Excellent communication and commercial skills are essential

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV for the Finance Manager / Financial Controller position via the advert for immediate consideration.

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