Group Financial Controller

Coach House has partnered with Robert Walters to recruit a Group Financial Controller based in Altham. This is a £90,000 to £110,000 role based on experience.

Coach House is an established, 50 year old business operating as a wholesaler and distributor of design led homewares and accessories largely across the UK, Ireland and also across the world. The business is a family affair, having started as a sole trader in West Yorkshire in 1975, and growing over time into a state of the art distribution facility in Altham, Lancashire.

The business has enjoyed a stable period of growth over the years as well as a stable leadership team, but due to a retirement of a longstanding business partner, the business is now looking to recruit a number one in finance - a Group Financial Controller.

The business is product led, client facing and requires someone more than willing to be hands on and in the business five days a week. Clearly there will be times where you may have appointments or you need to let someone in to fix a boiler etc. allowances will be made for that, but in the main this role requires someone able, and hopefully enthusiastic about being on site in and among the business. Unfortunately, if you require hybrid working or flexible allowances this will not be the perfect role for you.

• Producing monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts across the group and presenting these to the board of Directors.
• Cash flow management and transactions in foreign currencies.
• Financial planning and analysis.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Management of the end to end auditing process.
• Process improvement, efficiency gains, automation.
• Adding and maintaining strong financial controls and compliance.
• Management and development of an accounts team and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee tax planning and compliance and coordinate with external tax advisers where necessary.

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• One, but ideally more posts in a Financial Controller position.
• Experience of managing a finance team.
• Strong communication is vital. Post holder must be able to communicate well with other internal departments, external stakeholders and accountant's firms, and must be able to present financial information for non finance stakeholders.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Strong IT skills across Microsoft Office 365, Sage 200, and other accountancy software packages.
• Pension Plan

This appointment is being managed exclusively by Robert Walters on a retained basis. All third party applications will be redirected through the retained search process. Formal applications can be made via the Robert Walters website.

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller

Workplace Type: On site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Altham

Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 per annum