Interim Financial Controller l Retail l

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail business in Slough seeks an experienced Interim Financial Controller for a 12-month contract. This role involves managing the operational finance function, preparing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong leadership and technical skills, ready to drive business performance during a phase of growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to manage pressure and make critical decisions.
• Proactive, self-motivated with ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, monitor KPIs, and conduct variance analysis.
• Track working capital and manage cash flow including debtors and creditors.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and implement strong financial controls.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Leadership qualities

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant

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slough, United Kingdom

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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