Financial Controller

Role: Financial Controller 

Location: Manchester

​​We are looking for someone with strong financial management experience, who is driven by numbers, with a strong analytical and strategic way of thinking. We want somebody who has first-hand experience of budgeting and business finances. You will be responsible for overseeing and reporting on the overall financial position of the company as well as the day-to-day finance operation. 

What you’ll do:

• Oversee the budgeting/forecasting processes reporting to the Founder.
• Manage day-to-day finance reports and internal reporting by analysing metrics that showcase the company's performance
• Maintain relationships with key members of each team within the Company
• Build and present reports that outline the potential risks, solutions, as well as the company's overall financial position to the executive board
• Analyse and suggest investments to ensure the company has a robust and profitable portfolio
• Ensure the company remains compliant with local & international tax laws
• Develop tax and financial strategies
• Monitor and direct strategic business plans
• Oversee all transactions and processing systems
• Manage day-to-day tax compliance (UK and overseas)
• Controlling income, cash flow and expenditure
• Oversee the budget process across the company, report against any variances and identify potential cost saving measures throughout the Company 
• Develop and take ownership of all financial controls across the Company
• Prepare the management accounts for the Company, including ownership of key month and quarter end activities
• Monitoring the cash position of the Company including regularly reporting of the cash flow position and forecast
• Prepare the statutory accounts and liaise with the Company’s accountants to ensure that these have been prepared in line with relevant accounting standards

We’d love it if you have:

• A relevant qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or be almost qualified (first time leaver from practice would be considered)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in finance, preferably in ecommerce/retail.
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Have experience and knowledge with the Xero accounting software
• Have experience of international tax (VAT/sales taxes)
• Are passionate about bound & UN:IK and are looking to join a team full of passionate and driven individuals
• Are a team player with strong communicative skills

If you are interested in this role, email careers@wearebound.co.uk with your CV and Cover Letter.