Head of Management Accounting

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international fashion brand is seeking a Head of Finance based in London. You will oversee management accounting activities, drive performance analysis, and present insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in management accounting, with a commercial mindset. This role offers a flexible working scenario with 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of success in management accounting.
• Experience in retail, ecommerce or FMCG is ideal but not essential.
• Open to relevant skill sets from all sector backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all management accounting activities and reporting.
• Produce ongoing analysis related to budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive key projects related to performance analysis and cost-saving initiatives.
• Present commercial insights and findings to board and budget holders.
• Collaborate with financial teams to provide relevant insights.

Skills

Management accounting expertise

Commercial acumen

Analytical mindset

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Job description

We are currently partnering with a hugely successful and acquisitive, international fashion brand, in the search for a Head of Finance. The role reports directly to senior leadership and will play a key role in terms of top level decision making. You will take responsibility for a team of qualified Finance Managers and oversee all management accounting activities for the global group.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all management accounting activities and related reporting
• Produce analysis on an ongoing basis in relation to budgeting, forecasting and planning
• Drive key projects in relation to ad hoc analysis in relation to store, ecommerce and wholesale performance, cost saving initiatives
• Present to the board and budget holders in respect of all of the above commercial insights and findings
• Work closely with the financial reporting and financial planning, commercial teams to business partner and provide relevant insights where required

Qualifications / Experience

• Strong track record of success across leading management accounting teams with strong commercial acumen and an analytical mindset
• Previous experience within retail, ecommerce or FMCG is ideal but not essential; open to relevant skill sets from all sector backgrounds
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking, ever-changing environment
• International experience would be useful

Working Pattern & Location

Opportunity to work as part of a high-calibre team of passionate finance talent. Flexible working scenario on offer with 3 days in the office. Role based in London.

Employer Information

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.