Financial Controller

Your new companyHays are working with a fast-growing, owner led retail and e-commerce business to recruit a Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join the team on a permanent basis.Your new roleReporting into the CEO, we are looking for a capable, financially and commercially driven Controller who will come take ownership of the finance function and help support the Senior Leadership team, shaping decision-making. This is a key role for the business, and you will be required to:Own day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate accounting and strong controlsDeliver month-end and year-end accounts and take a lead with external auditors. Manage cashflow forecasting, fixed assets and bank reconciliationsManage and oversee monthly payroll, annual budgeting and assist with year-end accounts. Take the lead on projects such as ERP migrations and working across internal teams and external consultants. Ensure costs are maintained, analysed and challenged.Act as a commercial partner to the senior leadership team, providing insight that will support in decision-making and provide financial insight into pricing and strategy. What you''ll need to succeedWe are ideally looking for a qualified accountant. We are ideally looking for candidates that have e-commerce / retail experience, ideally in a start-up environment that can put processes together whilst supporting the senior leadership team. SAP experience would be beneficial along with strong Excel / IT skills. What you''ll get in ..... full job details .....