Interim Financial Controller l Retail l

Agora Talent; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Agora Talent is seeking a Financial Controller for a 12-month fixed-term contract to lead the operational finance function of a fast-growing retail business. The role involves preparing management accounts, ensuring compliance, and managing teams efficiently, making it essential for candidates to be qualified accountants with significant experience in the retail sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Strong decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational finance function with daily activities management.
• Ensure budgetary control and financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow and debtors/creditors.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Leadership qualities

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

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Passionate About Building World-Class Finance Teams | Introducing Exceptional Leaders to the Consumer & Technology Space | Interim & Contract Expert

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Retail and Manufacturing

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