INTERIM FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE OUTLINE

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an ambitious Interim Financial Controller to join our rapidly growing luxury aesthetics business based in Hampshire for a period of 3 – 6 months. This role who will report to the Finance Director, will be responsible for both the Finance & Admin Supervisor and Finance Assistants, and will be pivotal in assuring the company’s continued profitable performance. The Financial Controller will ensure the company operates with the minimum amount of exposure and can grow with maximum confidence, protection and compliance within its UK & International operations by managing the company’s commercial accounting, reporting and compliance.

This is a contracted position working 5 days per week. 3 days working from home / 2 days working in the Head Office. Your commuting distance from home to the Head Office should be no more than 1 hour.

Salary : £55,000 to £65,000 per annum - depending on experience.

To be available to start immediately.

MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES·

Monitoring & reporting business performance

· Ensuring good financial controls are maintained throughout the business

· Strategic planning & budget creation

· Provide proactive financial analysis & scenario modelling

· Financial forecasting & monitoring cashflow

· Forecasting International foreign exchange

· Overseeing currency exchange & management

· Supervise month end close

· Assist with financial preparation for monthly, quarterly & annual management meetings

· Oversee R&D investment, grants & appropriate balance sheet allocation

· Proactive management of rolling budgets & reforecasts

· Assist with FY end planning, processes and due diligence

· Assist with the statutory accounts and regulatory reporting with accountants

· Oversee employee payroll and statutory compliance

· Assist with tax planning for the company & director remuneration

· Responsible for setting up new financial entities as required

· Support, define & deploy new processes to drive efficiency

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Qualified with one of the major accounting institutes

· Minimum of 3 years of Financial Controller experience, commercial and strategic

· Previous experience of managing a team

· Must have experience within a distribution/manufacturing/logistic business along with strong inventory mgt

· Experience of international trade and accounting rules.

· Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills

· Meticulous attention to detail

· Solid Experience of Invoice Finance, LC, Import Finance & bank financing processes & systems

· Track record of achievement and entrepreneurial drive

· Desire to work directly with business owners, with a passion for making a real difference

· Able to develop a strong alignment to the company’s culture

· Breadth of sector and transactional experience is a must

· Experienced in finance systems and apps such as Xero, ERP and various merchant providers’ platforms

· Management of a varied workload within a fast-paced environment

· Have a track record for problem solving and stock variance analysis

EXPERIENCE & KEY SUCCESS CRITERIA

Robust professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Experience such as Financial Controller / Head of Finance
Experience in Inventory Control
Expert user of XERO
Solid IF/TF experience
Cashflow management
Strong excel skills for monitoring, interpreting & reporting data
International exposure & multi-currency experience
Experience of internal and external audits
Results driven & strong sense of accountability
Organised, proactive and forward thinking
Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
Good leadership skills and experience
Meticulous attention to detail
Experience within fast paced environments & entrepreneurial led organisations
Experience of payroll, pensions, employee benefits

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Harpar Grace International (HGI) is an entrepreneurial, dynamic and passionate luxury beauty & wellbeing company founded in 2013, specialising in the development, distribution and management of innovative, cosmeceutical, spa and retail brands. The company continues to achieve exceptional year-on-year performance and the team is rapidly expanding to support the ambitious growth of the company and brand portfolio. Harpar Grace are the exclusive distributors for iS Clinical Cosmeceuticals, Totally Derma Nutraceutical drink supplement throughout UK & Ireland and global brand owners for Déesse PRO LED Light therapy.