Contract Controller supporting internal/external stakeholders for LU Fire maintenance at Telent. Hybrid role requiring office presence in London 1 - 2 days per week.
About the role
- Financial Controller responsible for finance function at growing fashion brand Rat & Boa. Overseeing compliance, reporting, and financial management across multiple regions.
Responsibilities
- **The role:**
- We’re looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function at Rat & Boa, a growing, founder-led fashion brand with big ambitions.
- **The main elements of the role are:**
- Take full ownership of the group finance function across the UK, Netherlands, and US entities, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial management and reporting.
- Lead the production of consolidated monthly management accounts, budgets, and rolling forecasts, providing insightful analysis on performance, trends, and key variances.
- Manage group cashflow and liquidity, ensuring optimal working capital management, FX risk oversight, and alignment of intercompany balances.
- Oversee statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including VAT (UK and Netherlands), GST (US), payroll taxes, and corporate filings.
- Coordinate the preparation of VAT, GST, and other indirect tax submissions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local regulations.
- Build and refine group reporting frameworks and dashboards to deliver clear, real-time visibility of performance by region, channel, and product line.
- Develop and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies, ensuring financial discipline, cost control, and scalability as the group grows.
- Partner with department heads and founders to review performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support commercial decision-making across product, marketing, operations, and logistics.
- Manage external relationships with accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners across all territories.
- Lead on the preparation of annual statutory accounts and audits for all entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient coordination of year-end processes.
- Support international expansion and structural planning, including new market entry, entity setup, and transfer pricing considerations.
- Continuously improve systems and processes, leveraging technology to automate reporting, enhance data accuracy, and increase efficiency (particularly within Xero and integrated tools).
- Oversee and mentor the Finance Assistant, ensuring high standards of accuracy in transactional finance, reconciliations, and supplier payments.
- Provide proactive financial insight and recommendations to support business growth, profitability, and long-term strategic planning.
Requirements
- **We want to hear from you if you can demonstrate…**
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience as a Financial Controller or Management Accountant.
- Proven experience improving cashflow and reporting processes in a small, fast-paced business — ideally in ecommerce, fashion, retail, or consumer goods.
- Experience in multi-entity accounting - ideally within EU and US accounting standards
- Strong working knowledge of Xero and confidence using cloud-based finance tools.
- Hands-on and pragmatic, happy to roll up your sleeves when needed.
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and an additional 0.5 days on Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve)
- Medicash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced parental pay
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Not specified
Degree requirement
Tech skills
Location requirements
Document Controller at NEO2 managing project documentation for environmental initiatives. Collaborating with clients and suppliers to ensure efficient document handling in engineering projects.
Group Controller responsible for financial analysis and reporting at Capago International. Managing budgets and ensuring financial performance across multiple countries.
Credit Controller managing customer collections for a leading European boat rental platform. Ensuring timely cash collection and maintaining strong customer relationships in a hybrid work environment.
Internship role in Finance & Accounting at WS Audiology focused on performance analysis and reporting. Join a leader in the hearing aid market with a commitment to inclusivity.
Group Controller supporting financial projects and initiatives at Constantia Flexibles. Analyzing financial data, contributing to planning, and improving financial processes.
Corporate Controller in charge of financial reporting and accounting team management. Ensuring compliant financial practices while leading system implementations within a diversified logistics company.
Controller Specialist overseeing accounting and compliance activities in São Paulo for an IoT company. Collaborating with global teams and external partners to structure financial information.
Junior Credit Controller managing client accounts at Jellyfish. Responsible for resolving outstanding debts and maintaining positive client relationships.
Financial Controller responsible for accounting and financial operations across international entities. Ensuring compliance and financial accuracy in a fast - paced environment.