The Consultancy Group are currently recruiting a Group Financial Controller for a Private Equity backed retailer based in Central London. As Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for reviewing and suggesting improvements & refinements, introduce controls etc, for the various functions within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of preparation of monthly management accounts and information
• Oversight & development of regular reporting to board and other financial stakeholders
• Oversight of planning / budgeting processes
• Develop & maintain and appropriate system of controls and processes to ensure accurate financial information and cash control, include approvals & month end reconciliation processes
• Key finance stakeholder for ongoing development of IT/ERP systems
• Preparation of year end statutory accounts & running audit processes
• Ensure all corporate, tax, and other filings and payments required by law are prepared and filed on an accurate and timely basis (with support from advisors where required)
• Maintenance of appropriate banking/financial infrastructure & day to day relationship with banking/financial partners
• Short term cash forecasting and cash management
• Day to day FX & Currency management

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or equivalent with at least 4 years PQE
• Previous experience within a Financial Control environment
• Retail experience desirable