Assistant Financial Controller

The Hut Group ,
Northwich, Cheshire
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About The Hut Group: THG is one of the world's leading online beauty and wellbeing retailers, home to premium brands such as lookfantastic, ESPA, GlossyBox, and Myprotein; all of which are powered by our industry-leading and award-winning technology platform, THG Ingenuity. Our 4,500-plus employees represent 66 nationalities and work in offices located in 11 cities around the globe. Our culture is fast- paced and unique, we recognise great achievements with great rewards. To support our ambitious growth, we are looking for commercially astute, ambitious individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG and play a part in driving the Group forward on its truly exciting journey. THG believes in the power of meritocracy. We invest in the development of our people to help everyone achieve their full potential. About the Division: Finance at THG is a rapidly growing and evolving team, covering all areas of finance from central functions such as accounts receivable and payable, treasury, tax and internal audit, to specific commercial teams for each of our divisions; Beauty, Tech, Consumer, Health and Brands. As the business expands and takes on new challenges in the form of acquired businesses or new ventures, finance is there to support every step of the way, leading to dynamic and challenging roles no two days are the same! Common characteristics among our team are the ability to drive change, adaptability and resourcefulness, to ensure we can keep pace with the business, without compromising on financial control or sales performance. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Financial Controller will be responsible for the monthly management accounts for Group Stock including balance sheet reconciliations for multiple entities, variance analysis and commentary, managing a small team and adhering to deadlines. Responsibilities: * Stock Management and reconciliation * Develop and implement strong controls and procedures, providing a strong base for the continued rapid growth of the business * Month end duties including management accounts for group Stock including management reporting/board packs. * Balance sheet reconciliations in line with the month end timetable and balance sheet variance analysis * Supporting the Financial Controller with improving finance reports and process. * Consistently and accurately meeting internal and external deadlines * Helping to pass on your experience and knowledge to trainee accountants, thus maintaining the continuing ethos of the company to improve and promote within * Initiator of change including mapping and documentation of business and system processes * Management of small team (3 people) * Lead & motivate a team Requirements * ACCA/CIMA * Minimum 3 years experience of core management accounting * Advanced Excel skills including experience of creating and using Pivot Tables and V-Look Up * Experience of interacting across all levels of the organisation including dealing with non-finance people to gather relevant information * Excellent attention to detail * Enthusiasm to take on new challenges that will develop your career. * Experience managing a small team * Experience using Sage x3 * Worked in a fast-paced environment * Good IT skills and the ability to develop and propose new systems * Strong motivational and innovative skills, with a "can do" attitude. * Self-motivated with a high degree of drive and enthusiasm. Benefits * Competitive salary * Bonus scheme * Company discounts * Company pension scheme

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