Financial Controller – North Europe 12 Month FTC

JD Sports Fashion; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports fashion retailer is seeking a Financial Controller for a 12-month contract. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, managing a team, and collaborating with various finance teams to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen and leadership skills, with a passion for the sports fashion industry.

Benefits

Staff Discount on JD Group

Personal Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in a senior commercial finance role.
• Experience in the retail or fashion industry is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team overseeing all financial reporting.
• Develop processes for accurate financial results within deadlines.
• Collaborate with external auditors to manage audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Financial Software

Job description

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Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.

JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.

We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.

Responsible to: Head of Reporting – Europe

Department: Finance

Location: Bury, Gtr Manchester. BL9 8RR

Role Overview

As the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in the Europe reporting team across financial reporting, controls & governance, external audits whilst supporting the Finance Transformation programme. This role requires excellent financial management skills, collaboration with cross-functional teams whilst ensuring sound financial decisions are made across the business.

You will work closely with the UK & ROI Reporting team, Group Reporting team, Internal Controls team, Europe Commercial Finance team, our external auditors (Deloitte) and the Finance Transformation team.

You will lead a team of 9 people (3 direct reports) and play an active role in supporting your team’s continuous professional development.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management:
• Lead and manage the team, overseeing all aspects of financial reporting and encouraging continuous improvements across the team.
• Financial Reporting:
• Develop processes and a team structure to delivery accurate results within the group reporting deadlines.
• Controls & Governance:
• Play a key role in implementing the Group Internal Controls programme and developing operational controls on a timely basis.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation:
• Review current processes and implement plans to improve the Balance Sheet Reconciliation process in line with the Group Internal Controls requirements.
• Audit:
• Work closely with the external audit teams to ensure that the audits are managed and are on plan per the required timescales.
• Collaboration with specialist Finance Teams:
• Work closely with specialist Finance teams (Shared Service Centre, Distribution, Digital, Property) to deliver a coherent Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet.
• Budget and Forecast Management:
• Work closely with the Commercial Finance team to understand performance vs plan and provide insight to Budget and Forecast processes.
• Team Culture and Development:
• Embed a team culture aligned with the Group’s core values.
• Support the continuous development of your team.
• Financial Transformation:
• Influence in the implementation of financial systems, processes, and controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  
  

This role requires a blend of financial expertise, leadership, and effective communication to drive successful outcomes within the Reporting Finance team.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Required

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or Equivalent):
• Possess a recognized accounting qualification with a minimum of 5 years of post- qualification experience in a senior commercial finance role.
• Industry Expertise (Retail or Fashion):
• Ideally, have experience in the retail or fashion industry.
• Financial Acumen:
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Proficiency in using financial software, systems, and tools.
• Analytical and Communication Skills:
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Attention to detail and effective communication skills with your team, senior management and Group departments
• Leadership and Team Development:
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Time Management and Resilience:
• Comfortable working under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, and managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Passion for Sports Fashion:
• Enthusiasm for the sports fashion industry and awareness of its trends.
• Positive Attitude and Drive:
• Exhibit positivity, enthusiasm, resilience, and a proactive approach to challenges.
  
  

These competencies will contribute to success in the role and drive impactful outcomes.

We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.

Thank you for your time

#JD

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