Group Financial Controller, Joseph Joseph
Offers company performance related bonus
3+ days a week in office
Innovative and functional houseware
Be an early applicant
Innovative and functional houseware
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
Offers company performance related bonus
3+ days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To create desirable products that enhance everyday life and stay true to our philosophy of creating Brilliantly Useful Design.
Role
Who you are
- Expertise in all elements of the finance function demonstrated by a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional accounting qualification and relevant experience
- Progressive experience in leading finance teams
- Strong current knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations and reporting standards
- Experience leading the statutory accounting and tax compliance activity for an international group of entities
- Proficiency in financial management software and advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP (4Hana) is advantageous
- Exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to oversee our company's accounting and financial operations
- The Group Financial Controller will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of internal and external financial reporting, promoting a strong control environment, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax obligations, and overseeing the group AP and AR functions to deliver improvements to the cash operating cycle
- Oversee all aspects of the company's financial and management accounting, tax, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
- Lead and mentor a team of 16 (4 direct reports), creating a highly collaborative and motivated work environment
- Own all statutory processes, collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting requirements
- Establish and maintain accounting policy and internal controls to safeguard the company's assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Lead and supervise the accounting teams, ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial transactions, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes
- Produce insightful management reporting and communicate business performance to stakeholders across the business, including the Group Board
- Oversee efficient AR and AP operations, working to improve the cash operating cycle
- Lead the company insurance posture ensuring appropriate cover in place
- Drive improvements to financial processes, technology, and policies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Based in London, family business Joseph Joseph pairs Cambridge University business and a Central St Martins Product Design graduates into a sleek and functional homeware and product manufacturing company. Founded in 2003, kitchen and homeware designed by Joseph Joseph are now available in leading department stores, independent shops, eCommerce channels, and in over 100 countries across the globe. In 2022, the founding brothers reported a turnover on its more than 450 products that exceeded £130M.
Joseph Joseph champions products that are effective and striking, using its blend of business and creative savvy to keep things stylish yet practical. The same can be said of its work culture, with the company announcing in 2023 that it has partnered with performance management and employee retention platform OpenBlend to manage its workforce. This highlights the company’s keen eye for tech innovations to enhance its activities.
With many awards under its belt, Joseph Joseph is still keeping a firm grip on its outgoings in light of inflation and economic trade stresses, all whilst reducing its packaging and carbon footprint. With rising costs throughout its supply chain, Joseph Joseph continues to keep its operations as efficient as its products.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Flexible working
- Mental wellbeing support
- Holiday trading
- Additional holiday for length of service
- Company bonus scheme
- Generous discounts for you and friends and family
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
- Even more discounts with Perkbox
Company HQ
London, UK
Leadership
Richard Joseph
(Co-Founder & CEO)Studied Business at Cambridge University.
Antony Joseph
(Co-Founder & Creative Director)Previously Studied Design at St Central Martins and worked as a Freelance product designer.
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