Financial Controller in London - STOIX | B Corp™

Job Description Financial Controller | Consumer-Led start up
Up to £95k Base Salary + Bonus + Wider benefits
Central London - Hybrid working

STOIX are delighted to have been retained by a growing consumer start up that has already established a strong brand within the luxury consumer market. This is a strong succession planning opportunity with the idea of becoming the number 1 within finance, following the Consulting CFO's exit in the coming months. You will have great autonomy and independence to shape the function as you see fit.

Overview:
The Financial Controller will lead the financial reporting and control function for the business, ensuring that the company meets its statutory and regulatory requirements and that financial risks are identified and managed effectively as they continue to grow. You will report to the Co-Founders of the business, ensuring they are kept well informed on financial matters, and play a pivotal role as they look to seek further investment in the months to come. Outside of this, you can find further information detailing the role below;

The role:
Financial Reporting:
Oversee the preparation of the group's financial statements in accordance with IFRS and UK GAAP
Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the board and other stakeholders
Manage the year-end audit process and coordinate the preparation of the annual report
Financial Control:
Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigate financial and operational risks
Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring that all transactions are recorded accurately and on a timely basis
Maintain a strong internal control environment and implement improvements where necessary
FP&A
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with other senior stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment with the company's strategic goals
Monitor performance against budget and forecast, and provide regular updates to the CFO and other stakeholders
Cash Management:
Manage the company's cash flow and ensure that sufficient funding is available to meet the business's needs
Monitor the company's working capital requirements and implement improvements to optimize cash flow
Leadership:
Initially, manage one Assistant Accountant - Foster a culture of continuous improvement and champion the personal development of team members

Non-negotiables
You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with significant PQE.
We are interested in talking to Finance leaders with a proven track record in start-up/scale-up environments.
Dynamics 365 is a must
We are very open to sector experience but candidates with experience gained in the consumer space will have an advantage.
You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across functions and at all levels of the business
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and manage financial risks.

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace for our clients that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.

STOIX receives a high level of applications for advertised opportunities. As much as we strive to respond to each application individually and personally, we advise that if you have not received communication within 10 days that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.