Financial Controller - Ecommerce

Get Recruited Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Ecommerce sector is seeking a Finance Manager / Financial Controller to lead its finance function. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with the CEO, overseeing a small finance team while driving process improvements and strategic financial management. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in similar roles within fast-paced SME environments, coupled with strong leadership skills and industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience at Finance Manager / Financial Controller level in an SME.
• Experience in an industry with stock management (Retail or Wholesale).
• Strong people leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the finance team of 2, managing month-end accounts and forecasting.
• Driving efficiencies with Sage 50 and Brightpearl ERP software.
• Conducting MI analysis to drive profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial 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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