FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Office Based - Head Office in outskirts of Brighton (BN1 8AP)
37.5 hours per week
Competitive salary plus benefits
Established over 70 years ago, at Capital (Hair & Beauty) Ltd we are a family business with over 60 stores throughout the UK and Ireland; along with a very successful website this makes us the largest independent wholesale supplier to the professional hair & beauty industry in the UK, with a turnover of £70m.
Supplying cutting edge brands such as L’Oréal, Wella, Goldwell, Schwarzkopf, ColorWow, K18 and many more, makes us a one stop shop for the industry.
Role profile
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to join our senior management team at our head office. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will have overall responsibility for providing an efficient, effective and professional finance function to support the business needs of all internal and external customers of the Company.
In addition, you will be expected to manage and develop a support team of 7, covering sales & purchase ledger and other account functions, who report directly to the Financial Controller, so previous experience of managing a similar size team is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a large finance team including accounts payable and credit control
- Oversee all financial transactions across the company that operates in UK and Ireland
- Commercially drive the budget and targeting setting process for the business
- Manage and develop the accounts department and systems
- Liaise with auditors in production of statutory accounts
- to be responsible for the production of the VAT returns
To be successful in the role you will have: (all are essential)
- a professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)
- a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
- an excellent knowledge of Excel
The ideal candidate will enjoy the opportunity to accept responsibility for driving change and improving practices, possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work effectively with our customers and staff.
Benefits include:
- 5 weeks paid annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexi time/core hours model
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Discount on all hair & beauty products
- Discounts on various retailers & health clubs via Employee Benefits App
- Online GP
- Employee Assistance Helpline
We thank you for your interest in working for Capital and for taking the time to apply today.
Capital processes Job Applicant’s data within the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
For the recruitment of this role the Company is not basing decisions on automated decision making.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free fitness classes
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brighton BN1 8AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
