Head of Finance – Ingenuity

Location: Icon 1, M90 5AA

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

THG Ingenuity is THG’s proprietary, end-to-end technology and operating platform that has enabled the group to successfully build and scale its own global, direct-to-consumer brands, including market leaders Myprotein and lookfantastic. The platform continues to power THG’s $1.5 bn annual turnover and now services a growing portfolio of international retailers ready to take their brands to the next level of growth, working with businesses including large well know international brands.

Ingenuity offers an end-to-end solution to our clients and comprises multiple divisions including Ecommerce, Digital – state-of- the-art digital content, Fluently – helping organisations and brands communicate fluently in over 160 languages and Hosting - end-to-end digital commerce ecosystem built for seamless ecommerce and customer engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the Ingenuity Finance team, by providing clear objectives, to ensure high levels of performance and all deliverables are met.
• Manage the month end process across the division, reviewing progress at key points in the month end cycle and highlighting risks and material variances to forecast to the FD.
• Oversee management of the Sub-ledgers, maximising Working Capital and reducing risk
• Build and manage client relationships with Ingenuity finance team
• Lead monthly balance sheet reviews and ensure that risk and opportunity is appropriately managed and controlled.
• Working with the team to review and assist where required, in the preparation of weekly/ quarterly rolling forecasting and annual budgets on financial performance as well as presenting these to local and wider stakeholders.
• Ensure strong financial controls are in place and continue to challenge and improve the existing controls.
• Support the wider team with their deliverables and ongoing development.
• Oversee and drive systems implementation
• A proactive approach to month-end and financial planning.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA)
• Experience in leading and developing Finance teams.
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-moving and changeable environment.
• Analytical, quick to grasp the fundamentals of a business and have strong communication skills.
• Proven, hands-on experience of management reporting in a large and complex business.
• Ambitious and keen to add instant value across the division.
• Proven record of delivering against targets and process improvement.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to form relationships with key stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Onsite Doctor
• Employee discounts
• Gym Discounts
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme

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.