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Senior Controller

Berkshire Permanent View Job Description
The Senior Controller position requires a detail-oriented individual with an excellent grasp of financial reporting and analysis in the retail industry. The role involves overseeing operations, ensuring accuracy of financial transactions, and providing strategic leadership within the Accounting and Finance Department.
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  • Defined career pathway within a large organisation
  • Line management responsibilities

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised company. With a workforce of over 100,000 employees, they are committed to delivering high-quality services and solutions to their customers across multiple sectors, with a primary focus on the retail industry.

Job Description

  • Oversee daily operations within the Accounting & Finance department.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions and reports.
  • Coordinate and oversee the month end close process. Reporting and sharing with key stakeholders and explaining variances in a clear format through budget review meetings.
  • Complete a monthly forecast, whilst challenging all stakeholders on cost efficiencies where appropriate and additional flex reporting to all Service Centres.
  • Track, record and forecast capex spend, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are aligned on capex spend.
  • Provide strategic leadership and guidance to staff, including three direct reports.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements within the department.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
  • Participate in strategic planning and decision-making at the managerial level.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate should have:

  • Professional certification (completed) ACA/ACCA/CIMA
  • Experience in financial reporting and analysis.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a team.
  • High-level proficiency in accounting software and systems.
  • Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary range.
  • Company benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a globally recognised company.
  • A supportive company culture that fosters professional growth.
  • Challenging role in the retail sector, with opportunities for advancement.



Unfortunately, we will not be able to process applications for individuals who require sponsorship and you must have full working rights within the UK.

Contact
Chris Tonkiss
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6497574
Phone number
+441189337034

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Retail
Location
Berkshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Tonkiss
Consultant phone
+441189337034
Job reference
JN-072024-6497574