Financial Controller

Provallar Executive Search; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller with a global sportswear business based in Watford. The role involves overseeing complete accounting records, managing payroll, and assisting with budget preparations. Ideal candidates will be ACCA/CIMA/CA qualified with a minimum of five years’ experience in financial management and a strong understanding of accounting principles. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to a high-growth organization.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years UK experience in financial management.
• Experience in a firm of chartered accountants preferred.
• Experience of preparing monthly payroll.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for complete accounting records of the company and its subsidiaries.
• Supervise accounting entries and monthly management accounts.
• Assist CFO with preparation of budgets and projections.

Skills

Financial management

Accounting principles

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Budget preparation

Education

ACCA/CIMA/CA qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll systems

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with one of our long-standing clients of more than 20 years – a financially strong and stable global sportswear and lifestyle business with a multi-million turnover and an expanding international presence. The company manages some of the world’s most recognised brands and is investing heavily in its long-term growth across the UK and Europe.

The role is based in Watford and offers the chance to be part of a business that combines the resources and stability of a large organisation with the pace and entrepreneurial spirit of a challenger brand. You will be joining a team that is building for the future, strengthening operational foundations, developing best-in-class processes, and forging strong relationships with key partners across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce.

For the right individual, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to a high-growth journey in a business that values stability, ambition, and long-term career development. Reporting to the senior management, you will play a vital role within the organisation.

Location

Watford (office based role)

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACCA/CIMA/CA
• Must have at least 5 years UK experience in financial management and preferably with some experience in a firm of chartered accountants

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the complete sets of accounting records of the Company in UK and its subsidiary in Germany.
• Supervise processing of all accounting entries by accounts staff, reconciliations of accounts, extracting trial balances and preparation of monthly/quarterly/yearly management accounts.
• First point of contact for auditors. Responsible for providing required information to auditors and answering audit queries.
• Management Accounting: Assist CFO with preparation of budgets, projections and board papers; variance analysis of sales, margins and operating expenses and take corrective action in liaison with functional managers; preparing monthly and quarterly royalty reports to brand owners within deadlines; supervise preparation of Invoice Finance & Trade Finance reconciliations for the bank; review periodical stock reports, age of stock and product costings; supervise credit controller and accounts staff to ensure that debts are reviewed weekly/monthly and collected within approved credit terms.
• Payroll: Should have experience of preparing monthly payroll; work closely with HR and ensure that all payroll related compliance matters fulfilled; reconciliation of payroll records with general ledger on a monthly basis.

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management

Industries

• Accounting, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Wholesale Import and Export