Group Financial Controller (1 Year FTC)
Your Journey
We are looking for a motivated and dedicated Financial Controller to lead our ambitious Finance team of 12 and dive in head first to the fun, fast-paced way of life here at Sweaty Betty. You are passionate about combining your obsession with controls and processes with a love for the SB values and you know the importance of being organised in order to set your team up for success!
Our Values: Well + Fit = Happy. It’s Personal. Rebellious Spirit. Bordering on Obsessive. Green Juice & Cocktails.
Your SB Journey:
Financial Reporting
- Timely and accurate preparation of all financial reporting, including weekly sales reporting, margin reporting, monthly management accounts, KPIs and the statutory audit process
- Bank and covenant reporting
- Store reviews – ROIs post 1 year of trading
- Bank relationship management
- Effective communication of financial results to ensure op and exec boards fully understand key data and can make informed decisions on their areas of the business
- Supporting the management accounts team to ensure monthly reporting is completed in a timely way
Financial Control
- Enforcing, developing and implementing financial policies to control the business
- Evaluating capex proposals to guarantee that optimal use is made of investments
- Ensuring communication in the business of financial controls and promoting best practice
Leading the tax planning and compliance across all territories including:
- Corporation tax – UK and US returns, capital allowances, transfer pricing arrangements
- Sales taxes – managing the process of UK and European VAT returns, VAT inspections, US sales tax audits and submissions across 5 states
- Tax compliance audits
- Working with the Senior Commercial Finance Manager in exploring wholesale and concession arrangements in new territories
Systems & Processes
- Systems development – review, devise and implement changes to the accounting systems (in conjunction with the IT function and software suppliers) to ensure that processes are continually improved to keep pace with the business
- Working with the Senior Commercial Finance Manager on systems projects such as Optimove and BI
- Continual improvement of processes, reviewing all tasks performed by the team and updating processes where required
Must Haves
- A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Minimum 2 years’ post qualification experience, ideally gained in a similar (Retail/Fast paced) organisation where experience in stock and multi-site operations has been gained
- Previous management experience
- Strong IT skills including advanced Excel
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a love of building relationships
The Extras
· Generous clothing allowance
· 50% off SB all Sweaty Betty merchandise
· Free exercise classes in our on-site studio
· Sample sales
· Cycle to work scheme
· Company bonus scheme
· Flexi hour scheme, including 4pm Friday finish
· Generous Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
· Childcare Support
· Discounts to the best Studio Classes
· Quarterly Support Office Parties
· 23 Days holiday, with buy and sell holiday option
· Fresh Fruit Monday