Financial Controller – fully qualified Permanent

F4P; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An e-commerce retail business is seeking a Finance Controller to oversee financial reporting and operations. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with 3+ years PQE in finance, skilled in Sage, Power BI, and Excel. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for collaborating with stakeholders and driving financial process improvements. The position offers hybrid working, competitive salary up to £K depending on experience, and additional benefits such as parking and pension.

Benefits

Parking

Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

Rising holiday allowance

Pension

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in a Finance Controller capacity.
• Experience in ecommerce, automotive, petrochemical, or similar industries.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts simply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day finance processes and controls.
• Timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Assist in preparation of legal and statutory financial reports.
• Collaborate with financial analysts and support strategic projects.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Knowledge of Sage Line

Power BI proficiency

Excel proficiency

Education

Fully qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA

Tools

SAGE

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Overview

Working alongside a Head of Finance, and assisting with supervision of 3 Finance Analysts you’ll be working for an award winning e-commerce retail business who export globally, and are a subsidiary of a much larger conglomerate.

This is an exciting opportunity for a fully qualified accountant with at least 3 years+ PQE, to step into a Finance Controller role, responsible for helping to run the finance team, driving key systems and financial process improvements.

The role will take overall accountability and responsibility for accurate and timely Financial Reporting, including P&L, Balance sheet and Cash Flow using SAGE . The role is required to generate a high level of credibility and build strong working relationships with stakeholders across operations, commercial and group. An eye for detail and accuracy are also critical for this role.

What you will be doing?

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for supporting the day to day operations and control of the finance function and team. You will help with delivery of the full array of financial performance and reporting. Key responsibilities include:

• Operation of finance function : Oversee all day-to-day finance processes including bank and cash flow management, HR, payroll and accounts payable, banking approvals, financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations and liaising with the Group.
• Internal Reporting : Timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis, including compilation of financial statements, monthly reporting / presentations.
• Financial Controls : Operate local financial and controlling processes ensuring the business adheres to the delegated levels of authority.
• External financial reporting : Assist in preparation of all legal, statutory and group requirements for reporting and control including HMRC / Companies House.
• Team collaboration : Work with a team of 3 financial analysts and part qualified accountants reporting to the Head of Finance.
• Strategic and operational projects : supporting various projects, unit economics and cost apportionment, while assisting Head of Finance with continuously looking to optimise and improve our financial and wider business processes and controls.
• Audit : Liaise with our Big 4 auditors, answering all their questions and providing all information requested.

Who we’re looking for?

Proven experience : worked in an FC capacity, liaising with senior leaders, core technical accounting, and commercially focused business decision.

• Fully qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA, with 3+ years PQE
• Knowledge of Sage Line , Power BI, and Excel
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail : Proficient with Excel, BI tools (preferably Microsoft Power BI) and SAGE and would be able to use your skills to create modelling and finance analysis.
• Prior experience in similar roles within ecommerce, automotive, Medical, Petrochemical, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemicals, Scientific or Manufacturing
• Strong P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and group accounts
• Strong communication skills, able to communicate financial concepts simply and clearly to non-financial audiences, balancing high standards with a pragmatic approach to make progress in the most efficient way.

Benefits included parking, hybrid (3d per week in office) rising holiday, pension, salary up to £K dep. on experience.