Group Financial Controller

About Finance at THG

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.

About the Role

The Group is a listed business with increasing corporate governance and accounting requirements worldwide. You will reporting into the Group Financial Reporting Director and support across our financial reporting and Group finance function.

You will have a strong financial reporting skill base, able to support across UK and global compliance, lead the THG PLC Group audit along with supporting on one off projects as they arise. Sitting at a Group level, you will see all divisions of the business and work closely with our commercial teams, tax, treasury and investor relations, you will therefore be someone who is personable and keen to build strong relationships and networks across the business. You will have strong project management skills driving high quality deliverables on time.

You will be part of the Group Finance team and have a team of c5-10 reporting into you ranging from graduate to several years post qualified. In addition you will gain exposure to senior stakeholders and the Senior Leadership team.

Your day to day responsibilities will (but not limited to) be as follows;

• Head up our Group-wide compliance responsibilities, project planning and managing a team of to deliver each workstream,
• Prepare technical management papers documenting accounting decisions made to be reported to the Board and Audit Committee,
• Be the key contact for the auditors, leading the team on the delivery of the THG Group audit, interim and other reporting requirements,
• Own relationships with specialist advisors,
• Review and deliver high quality financial statements compliant with IFRS,
• Opportunity to get involved with one off projects throughout the year,
• Constantly challenge the status quo on how we can improve controls across the Group, implement ideas and improvements to strength our financial controls,
• Lead the implementation of technology solutions to automate solutions and transforming the processes,
• Direct and mentor junior members of the team,
• Build strong networks across the business, regularly liaising with the divisional teams, FP&A, legal and tax teams.
• Report to the Group Financial Reporting Director and Group CFO regularly on key issues.

Role Requirements

• Understanding the principles of accounting and auditing, demonstrating a keen eye for detail,
• Strong communication skills as this will involve dealing with a wide range of stakeholders across the business and externally,
• An individual who is keen to build strong networks,
• Financial Reporting experience and strong knowledge of IFRS,
• Experience of transformation using technology desired,
• Excellent reporting skills,
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA) with 5+ years post qualified experience in a practice and Industry environment, would consider straight from practice if the right candidate,
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment,
• Planning and organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines,
• A confident mindset, comfortable in dealing with a wide range of key stakeholders.

This role will be based out of our Manchester Airport offices. Whilst we do offer hybrid working, you would be required to attend the office at least 3 days a week.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.