Footasylum
Financial Controller
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Description
Footasylum is a leading UK-based retailer specialising in streetwear and sportswear, committed to delivering innovative and trend-setting products to our customers, with a strong focus on digital transformation and data-driven decision-making.
We are looking for a Financial Controller to head up the Reporting and Transactional Finance teams and to act as a true partner to the Finance Director. The role is varied and will be split between reporting, control and compliance with key responsibilities around capital expenditure and risk management.
The Team
The role will report into the Finance Director but will also work closely the Head of FP&A and the Head of Business Partnering and Procurement. The role will head up the reporting team (management accounts as well as other statutory and stakeholder reporting) and transactional teams (incl. cash and banking, accounts payable, and accounts receivable). In the area of CAPEX there will be requirements to partner with the wider business around capital projects and budgets.
About You
We are looking for someone who embodies the Footasylum values – Community, Collaborate and Challenge. You will be an expert in UK culture and a brand fanatic.
- You will like to get ‘stuck in’, self-motivate and take ownership of your work
- You will be passionate and interested in the financial workings of a business
- You will strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
- You will have a strong attention to detail and really care about the accuracy and reliability of your work
- You will be a strong communicator with the ability to report to a wide variety of stakeholders and partner the business on key financial and investment decisions
- You will have a strong grasp of technical accounting and its practical implications
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Requirements
- ACA/ACCA qualified
- 3+ years post-qualification experience
Responsibilities
Reporting
- Oversee Management Reporting and Month End
- Lead on Statutory Reporting and Audit
- Manage Stakeholder Reporting (Aurelius, Banks etc.)
Tax and VAT
- UK and overseas VAT returns (incl. liaising with tax advisors)
- Corporation tax (incl. Capital Allowances, Transfer Pricing, R&D etc.)
Risk and Insurance
- Lead on the group’s insurance policies and risk management activity
- Manage FX risk through hedging activities
Controls and Compliance
- Support on cashflow forecasting and liquidity management
- Ensure strong balance sheet controls and reconciliation
- Overseeing the transactional financial function including supplier and customer relationship management
CAPEX
- Budgeting and reporting capital expenditure; includes partnering the business on key capex/investment decisions
- Management of IFRS 16 Leases
Reporting Lines
- Line Manager – Finance Director
- Director Reports – Reporting Manager and Transactional Finance Manager
Why Footasylum?
We are one of the UK’s leading omni channel retailers, but as well as that, we’re a genuinely great place to work. We value you and your development. Our people across the business have taken on new opportunities, whether that’s stepping into a new role, moving into a different department, or building new skills through the support and training we offer. Our goal is to create a fun, supportive environment where your success matters just as much as ours, and where you have the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to achieve your goals.
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Diversity
We recognise and value the importance of diversity to help make sure we have a diverse perspective when we are building services to customers and the wider business. This is great news for us. But for us, diversity is also about building happy, energised teams full of people who want to learn and want to be inspired by each other's different backgrounds.
Recruitment Process
We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you.
We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity for you. Please note, this is not a remote role and our expectation is that you will be able to attend Head Office in a hybrid way, in Greater Manchester.
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