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We are thrilled to be partnering with Slater Menswear in the recruitment of a newly created Financial Controller position. This pivotal role will lead the finance function, oversee and enhance financial processes, and work closely with the Leadership team to support and drive strategic growth initiatives.
Client Details
Slater Menswear is a renowned, market leading, family-owned menswear retailer headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. Established in 1973, the company has grown into a national brand with 27 stores across the UK, all while maintaining its commitment to exceptional service and quality.
The flagship store, located at Howard Street in Glasgow, is not only the company's largest outlet but also holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's largest single menswear store. Spanning 40,000 square feet, this iconic location serves as both the company's headquarters and a central hub for its operations.
Slater Menswear offers a comprehensive range of menswear, including suits, blazers, trousers, shoes, accessories, casual wear, and bespoke Highland wear. The Glasgow store features an extensive selection of recognised brands. Additionally, the company provides a free alterations service on all tailoring purchases, ensuring a perfect fit for every customer.
In recent years, Slater Menswear has introduced a 'Made to Order' suiting service, catering to customers seeking personalised tailoring experiences. This service has been well-received and is available in select stores, including the Glasgow flagship.
With over a century of experience, Slater Menswear continues to uphold its founding principles of quality, value, and exceptional customer service, solidifying its position as a staple in the UK's menswear retail industry.
Description
The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:
- Lead and Inspire: Manage and develop an established finance admin team of 4x, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Drive Business Growth: Act as a strategic partner to the wider business, supporting sustainable growth through sound financial management and insight.
- Shape Financial Strategy: Provide clear financial direction and leadership to ensure alignment with the company's long-term objectives.
- Ensure Robust Financial Governance: Uphold strong financial controls and risk management practices to safeguard the integrity of the business.
- Achieve Financial Targets: Collaborate across the business to help meet and exceed financial goals and performance metrics.
- Lead Financial Planning: Oversee all aspects of financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
- Reporting Excellence: Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful management accounts, board reports, and financial analysis to support effective decision-making.
- Optimize Cost and Cash Flow: Champion cost control, margin optimization, and cash flow management to support business resilience and profitability.
- Commercial Insight: Provide data-driven financial insight to inform pricing, investment, and operational decisions.
- Strategic Partnership: Work closely with the board and senior leadership team to align financial strategies with broader business goals.
- External Relationship Management: Serve as the key liaison with banks, auditors, and external advisors, ensuring productive and transparent relationships.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all statutory obligations, including VAT, payroll, and corporation tax.
- Inventory Oversight: Manage inventory controls and shrinkage to maximize operational efficiency.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead the evolution of financial systems, tools, and processes to drive automation, accuracy, and scalability.
Profile
The successfuil candidate will lilely have teh following profile:
Qualification & Exp:
- ICAS / CIMA / ACCA qualified
Skills:
- Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Proven leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing a finance team.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive and hands-on approach.
- Strong Accounting Systems experience.
Personal attributes:
- Inquisitive and curious approach to work
- Ambitious and driven to progress/develop
- Confidence to build relationships and provide support across all business areas
- Flexible and adaptable to work
Job Offer
This fantastic opportunity offers a highly competitive package plus great wider benefits.
