Group Financial Controller Finance London

Overview

At Joseph Joseph we love solving everyday problems through intelligent design to create distinctive, functional products that are a pleasure to own and use. We are one of the world's leading houseware brands with a global presence spanning over 100 countries, available in most major department stores and independent houseware stores worldwide as well as our rapidly growing ecommerce channel.

We are looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to oversee our company's accounting and financial operations. The Group Financial Controller will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of internal and external financial reporting, promoting a strong control environment, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax obligations, and overseeing the group AP and AR functions to deliver improvements to the cash operating cycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the company's financial and management accounting, tax, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Lead and mentor a team of 16 (4 direct reports), creating a highly collaborative and motivated work environment
• Own all statutory processes, collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain accounting policy and internal controls to safeguard the company's assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead and supervise the accounting teams, ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial transactions, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Produce insightful management reporting and communicate business performance to stakeholders across the business, including the Group Board
• Oversee efficient AR and AP operations, working to improve the cash operating cycle
• Lead the company insurance posture ensuring appropriate cover in place
• Drive improvements to financial processes, technology, and policies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications

• Expertise in all elements of the finance function demonstrated by a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional accounting qualification and relevant experience
• Progressive experience in leading finance teams
• Strong current knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Experience leading the statutory accounting and tax compliance activity for an international group of entities
• Proficiency in financial management software and advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP (4Hana) is advantageous.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

What you will get from us

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance
• Company performance related bonus
• A pension contribution
• An exclusive staff discount
• 24/7 healthcare appointment support
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office & 2 days from home and flex start/finish times
• External private employee wellbeing support
• Access to Perkbox
• Volunteer days
• Team Recognition scheme
• Training and Development
• Holiday carry-over scheme
• Season-ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Parental Leave support
• Holiday trading (buy/sell) and extra holiday days for long service