Financial Controller | Ecommerce Start up

Talentedge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday package

Hybrid working structure

Gym membership

Job summary

A leading Ecommerce company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee international accounting activities. Key responsibilities include managing direct reports, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and preparing budgets and forecasts. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA qualifications and a strong grasp of accounting principles. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive holiday package, and additional benefits such as gym membership.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of best practice Accounting & Finance.
• Proficient in accounting packages and financial systems.
• In-depth knowledge of financial forecasting and budgeting.
• Experience with UK and international tax laws.
• Proficient with Excel and standard MS Office.
• Experience with audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the audit process.
• Ensuring compliance with reporting standards.
• Overseeing cashflow and debt management.
• Production of budget and financial forecasting.
• Accurate annual and monthly reporting.
• Support financial strategy, budgeting and forecasting.
• Streamline accounting systems for efficiency.
• Prepare revenue recognition and annual/monthly reporting.

Skills

Management accounting principles

Accounting packages

Financial forecasting

UK and international tax laws

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Excel

Regulatory compliance

CFO collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Accounting packages

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

TalentEdge are searching for an experienced Financial Controller with a background in Ecommerce to join one the UK's fastest growing businesses.. This is a hugely exciting opportunity overseeing the international accounting activity with the support of a brilliant wider team and reporting into the CFO.

Responsibilities

The core duties will include:

• Line management of two direct reports
• Overseeing the audit process
• Ensuring full compliance with reporting standards; financial regulations and statutory law
• Overseeing cashflow, debt and debt collection management
• Accurately record all transactions; ensuring all are filed and reported
• Supporting on financial strategy and execution
• Continuous streamlining of all operations and accounting systems to maximise efficiency
• Revenue recognition
• Supporting CFO to produce budget and financial forecasting; presenting reports to the Board
• Accurate annual/monthly reporting

Key qualifications

Key requirements:

• Ideally ACA/ACCA
• Strong understanding of best practice Accounting & Finance
• Confident ability to demonstrate practical knowledge of management accounting principles
• Proficient in using accounting packages and financial systems
• Strong understanding of UK and international tax laws
• Proficient in using Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• In-depth knowledge of financial forecasting and budgeting

This is a great opportunity to join a growing market leader in the Ecommerce space, who can offer you a significant platform to further your career. You will benefit from a competitive holiday package, hybrid working structure, gym membership and more.

If interested please apply directly or email [e-mail]