Interim Financial Controller l Retail l

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail business in London is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 12-month contract. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring budgetary control, and leading a team to maximize business performance. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant experienced in retail, who possesses strong technical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in retail/manufacturing.
• Strong technical accounting and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and make critical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational finance and manage day-to-day activities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and monitor KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Communication

Technical Accounting Skills

Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is a fast-growing and dynamic retail business experiencing an exciting phase of expansion. Due to an internal promotion, they are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the CFO, this key role leads the operational finance function and has responsibility for the efficient and smooth running of all day-to-day activities and the delivery of accurate, timely management information and reporting. In addition to overseeing the operational finance function, the financial control will have responsibility for ensuring budgetary control.

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements).
• Monitor KPIs (e.g. gross margin).
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual vs. budgeted performance.
• Business partner the Executive team to maximise business performance through financial support and challenge

Cash Flow Management:

• Track working capital and optimize cash flow.
• Manage debtors and creditors, ensuring timely collections and payments.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure financial regulations and tax obligations (VAT, payroll taxes) are met.
• Prepare for audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Implement and maintain strong financial controls.

Person specification

• A qualified accountant with experience of working in the retail / manufacturing environment
• Strong technical accounting skill
• Excellent leadership qualities with the ability to motivate, develop and coach team
• Strong attention to detail
• Advance excel skills
• Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision making –
• The ability to prioritise where and how your time is spent.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and ownership
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills