Financial Controller
As an inspirational leader, you will support the rapid growth of Astrid & Miyu by cultivating a strong and robust financial control environment.
Founded by our inspiring CEO Connie Nam, Astrid and Miyu is internationally celebrated over a decade later as being more than just a jewellery brand with innovation at its core and a strong mission to revolutionise the jewellery experience. We celebrate and empower diversity, recognise the value of our people & support matters that are important to us – everyone is welcome. To see this in action, check out our Tik Tok.
Alignment to our core values is what we cherish above and beyond anything else. Our 3 core values are:
✨ Grow Together, Celebrate Each Other and Break All Boundaries ✨
We are proud of our journey so far and we’re still growing and need more ambitious and values driven people to join us.
WHAT'S THE MISSION?
As an inspirational leader, you will support the rapid growth of Astrid & Miyu by cultivating a strong and robust financial control environment.
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
Financial Control
- Establish and implement robust policies and procedures to ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and in line with the relevant accounting standards
- Ensure all transactions recorded within the finance team are compliant with the internal policies and procedures
- Drive for innovation: Find solutions to enable all budget holders access to the information they need, when they need it
- Take the lead on creating systems and processes to prevent errors in data collection and calculations
- Work closely with all budget holders to ensure support with adherence to budget and expenditure policies
Management Accounts
- Oversee monthly closing process, including reconciliations and analysis of P&L and balance sheet
- Oversee the preparation and distribution of internal financial reports, maintaining the highest quality, reliability and accuracy – reports to include P&L by department, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
- Compare results to budget with all budget holders, challenging variances
- Present high-quality financial results, non-financial KPIs and performance vs budget / forecast to the leadership team
- Identify and develop appropriate and timely analysis to deliver further insight to budget holders, enabling them to manage their areas profitably
- Assist the Finance Director with preparing and presenting reports to the Board of Directors
Statutory & Corporate and Payroll
- Provide financial results to investors
- Prepare schedules for statutory financial statements
- Manage the external UK and Ireland audit process
- Review quarterly UK VAT reports; manage international VAT reporting
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements – Companies House, HMRC etc
- Ensure our wonderful team are paid correctly and on time
- Review full time and part time payroll schedules prepared by external party
Inspirational Reverse Leadership
- Managing a team of two, you'll adopt a reverse leadership approach inspiring continuous growth to your team through training, coaching, and frequent reviews
- Collaborate and build strong relationships with members of the team at all levels of the business to ensure that all information delivered is correct and useful
Sustainability & Positive Social & Environmental Impact
- You will demonstrate proactive commitment to continuously optimising social and environmental impact from both large to small decisions, staying committed within the role to growing together as a sustainable business.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE FROM ME?
- A qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)
- Ideally trained in audit / practice
- Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager experience within the retail industry
- Proven track record of continuous process improvement
- Investor reporting experience is advantageous
- A values champion and brand ambassador, our values resonate deeply with you
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work to a high level of accuracy and to strict deadlines
- Ability to develop a mentor a high performing team
- You’re always looking for a better way to do things, and are naturally curious in everything that you do and every conversation that you have
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU:
- Product Allowance + Friends & Family Discount
- 25 days holiday + 1 day/yr service
- Many Socials and Awards evenings to celebrate our amazing team
- Personal Financial Coaching
- Sabbatical after 3 years service
- Increased parental leave after 2 years service
We have lots of little extras but we really believe the best part about working for us is being surrounded by people that share our passion for our mission and values, and having the freedom to be fully empowered to flourish and be your best self.
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- Office
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
At Astrid & Miyu, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to celebrating diversity and forming an inclusive culture that values uniqueness and growing together as one. We recognise the importance that diversity brings to our business, stores and office environment. We actively encourage your application as we value the real you and are excited to see what you can bring to the A&M team.
Financial Controller
As an inspirational leader, you will support the rapid growth of Astrid & Miyu by cultivating a strong and robust financial control environment.
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