Financial manager / controller

Armstrong Knight; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A car parts and accessories specialist in London is seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance function. This part-time role (30 hours/week) involves managing accounts, audits, and presenting analyses at board meetings. The ideal candidate has senior financial leadership experience and strong analytical skills. Flexible hours are an option as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior financial leadership within a growing business.
• Strong analytical and communication skills suitable for board-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Head the finance function and deliver management accounts, audits, VAT and statutory returns.
• Lead board meeting discussions with key analysis and identifying opportunities.

Skills

Senior financial leadership experience

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills for board-level reporting

Job description

Overview

They are a car parts and accessories specialist, employing over 70 staff and operate a dedicated call centre where our highly qualified staff provide expert advice. We have six branches and over 50 distribution vehicles with the ability to supply most products same day throughout north London and south Hertfordshire.

Role

Due to continued expansion and internal restructuring, they are now looking for a forward thinking, Financial Controller to head up the finance function and work closely with the Directors. You will have accountability for the businesses finance, including management accounts, audits, VAT and statutory returns. In addition, you will be expected to lead at board meetings presenting key analysis and areas of opportunity. This is a new role so you can bring your experience and shape the role and department in line with the business strategy and future growth plans. They are open to part time working with flexible hours.

Job Details

Job Type: Part-time; Part-time hours: 30 per week

Responsibilities

• Head the finance function and deliver management accounts, audits, VAT and statutory returns.
• Lead board meeting discussions with key analysis and identifying opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior financial leadership within a growing business.
• Strong analytical and communication skills suitable for board-level reporting.