Financial Controller Fast Growth Fashion Business London
- Recruiter
- Harmonic Group Ltd
- Location
-
London
South East EnglandUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- 60000.00 - 70000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 23 Sep 2022
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2022
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Professional Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Financial Controller Fast Growth Fashion Business Central London
The client
Harmonic are delighted to be working exclusively with one of the rising stars of the fashion industry in their search for a Financial Controller to join their ever–expanding team. Since being founded in 2017, they have amassed a turnover of over GBP20 million, which is forecast to double in two years as they seek to expand their sales from domestic markets to western Europe, having recently received the backing from a leading private equity firm.
Specialising in innovative gender–neutral apparel designs, our client has ambitions to revolutionise the way keen fashion minds views up–and–coming trends, having already won awards when up against some of the biggest players in the fashion world and received accolades for some of Milan's top designers. Based from an architecturally designed office space in Central London, the company has utilised its exclusive location to supply some of the UK's most well–regarded brands with beautiful pieces.
Our client maintains an exceptional non–corporate culture that distances itself from other firms in the industry, with various events throughout the year including exclusive dining experiences to ensure the social interaction of colleagues. With various recent C–suite hire, the business has added decades of experience to the board with fantastic mentors.
The role
You will be responsible for playing a vital role within the finance team who have immediate expansion to the continent as their main priority, providing an important challenge to the right candidate. Ultimately working with the CFO and other senior management to build upon the exponential growth experienced in recent years, you will gain further analytical experience as you progress within the role, with anticipation of advancing into Finance Director with a higher degree of autonomy and continued impact on the business.
Responsibilities include
Producing monthly financial reports for relevant external bodies
Producing monthly management accounts
Producing and monitoring budgets and forecasts
Support the month–end and year–end processes
Ensuring long–term funds are in place for expansion
Utilising data analytical software to produce financial projections
Multi–currency fund management
Continuously review company approaches to financial management
Assisting board members in their work with private equity funds
Overseeing colleagues in AR and AP
Supporting the development of junior team members within the finance department
Essential qualities
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
5+ years industry experience within a product or retail business
Experience with IFRS and/or UK GAAP reporting
Proven experience working within a fast–paced environment
Experience using accounting software
Motivated and ambitious to develop further skills
Excellent communication abilities
Desirable qualities
Experience within the fashion industry and/or start–ups
Involvement working with private equity firms
Familiarity with the IPO process
Previous experience presenting to board members
Benefits
Salary: GBP60,000 to GBP70,000 + uncapped bonus + share options with progression + pension
Hybrid working
Key dates
Two–stage interview process during October, with an early November start
Start date: ASAP
Location: London with hybrid working
If this role is of interest, please apply online. Due to the high volume of applications, we are receiving, if you have not heard back from us, please assume your application was unfortunately unsuccessful on this occasion.
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