Head of Financial Control - 12 Month FTC

MATCHESFASHION; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Financial Control to lead their finance function in a dynamic and innovative environment. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial performance, ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP, and managing relationships with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the skills and quality of the finance team while producing high-level management reports and optimizing working capital. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on results, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a global luxury retail setting.

Benefits

34 days’ holiday including bank holidays

Option to buy 5 additional holiday days

Additional day off for your birthday

Flexible working around core hours

Training budget

50% employee discount

Access to Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Proven financial management expertise at a senior level.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and enhance team skills and quality.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes effectively.
• Oversee treasury operations and optimize working capital.

Skills

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

IFRS Compliance

GAAP Compliance

Education

ACA Qualification

Job description

Head of Financial Control - 12 Month FTC

Pay: Competitive

Location: London/England

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

At MATCHESFASHION we are on a mission to offer the most personal luxury shopping experience in the world. We are renowned and respected for the relationships we build with clients and our brand partnerships. To achieve our ambition, we capitalise on our unique combination of technical savviness and global innovation mixed with curated content.

We have a global website, mobile apps, retail stores, private shopping, VIP events and 24/7 customer care teams. We have offices in the UK and Hong Kong. In London, our head office is based in The Shard, our brand-new creative hub is in Here East.

THE TEAM

Looking after the company’s financial performance and assets, the finance team oversees all funds in and out of the business, from paying suppliers to planning monthly and annual budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading and developing the Finance function

• Work with the CFO and Head of Commercial Finance to establish the right culture in Finance (total team size of 52) and enhance the skills, knowledge and overall quality of the function.
• Take overall responsibility for the core accounting and reporting requirements of the Group leading the month-end and year-end close process.
• Produce high-level management reports with salient commentary.
• Own and continue to develop effective, efficient and well-documented financial control processes across the business.
• Manage the relationship with external stakeholders such as PWC and the Company’s legal advisors.
• Responsible for IFRS and GAAP compliance across the Group.
• Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams ensuring strong relationships are maintained with brand partners and working capital optimized.
• Oversee all treasury operations involving cash funds, foreign exchange, debt and capital management.
• Forecast and manage the cash and working capital of the business.

Qualifications:

• Ability to engage with senior internal and external stakeholders and build trusted relationships leveraging strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven financial management expertise within a similar environment at a similar level.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to interpret complex data.
• ACA qualified.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• Strong attention to detail combined with curiosity to understand and learn.
• Action-oriented and prioritizes speed.
• Authentic and humble, with a sense of fun.
• High standards and continuous improvement.
• Results-focused.

Benefits:

• 34 days’ holiday including bank holidays.
• Option to buy 5 additional holiday days.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Hybrid working environment, with flexible working around core hours.
• Training budget.
• 50% employee discount on most brands and products on our website.
• Access to Health Cash Plan, including dental, glasses and contact lenses, physiotherapy and more.

About the company

Matchesfashion.com is a London-based global luxury retailer for men and women.