Our client, a renowned name in retail, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. With a strong presence both online and in well-established department stores, this company has experienced substantial growth and is looking for an experienced financial leader to help manage and optimise their financial operations.Role Overview: The Financial Controller will report directly to the Finance Director and oversee a dedicated finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in both online and in-store environments, preferably within a product-oriented industry, and will play a key role in supporting the company’s continued growth and profitability.Key Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership: Prepare detailed management accounts and board-level reports to guide strategic decision-making and inform business strategies.Strategic Planning: Lead the forecasting and budgeting process, aligning financial plans with the company’s growth and expansion objectives.Revenue Management: Oversee revenue recognition and documentation, ensuring full compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.Investor Relations: Manage private equity (PE) and investor reporting, providing clear, transparent insights into the company's financial health and performance.Cash Flow Optimisation: Monitor and manage working capital on a weekly basis, ensuring efficient management of cash, accrued revenue, and debtor balances.Comprehensive Oversight: Oversee payroll, pensions, taxes (PAYE, VAT, CT), banking, and treasury operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.Compliance and Audit: Prepare statutory accounts and lead the audit process, ensuring full compliance with all financial regulations and standards.Team Development: Mentor and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, excellence, and collaboration.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Proven experience as a Financial Controller in a retail or product-oriented industry.Fully qualified (ACA / CIMA / ACCA) with a strong technical foundation in accounting and financial reporting.Experience in investor relations and reporting is highly advantageous.Exceptional Excel and financial modelling skills, with the ability to analyse complex data and produce actionable insights.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders.Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.....Read more...
Commercial Finance Manager, Hospitality, Harrow, 55k to 65kWe are working with an exciting Hospitality business with a vast presence across the country. Their food is one of the nation’s favourites, and as they expand, they are looking to hire a key figure in the finance department.The Commercial Finance Manager will have a background in Hospitality or Retail, ideally in a multi-site environment, and they will be fully versed in operational finance. Their role will specifically focus on labour and forecasting across the group.Key Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee financial performance for multiple franchise sites, identifying trends and improvement areas.Collaborate with the senior leadership team to align financial strategies with business objectives.Provide financial insights to support decision-making and enhance profitability.Partner with regional and store managers to monitor and improve site-level performance, including labour costs, and forecasts.Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the operations team.Leverage tools like Power BI and other analytics platforms to provide actionable insights.Deliver regular performance reports and develop KPIs to measure operational success, focusing specifically on labour force across the group.Act as a financial coach to operational teams, promoting financial literacy across the business.Identify opportunities for process improvement in financial workflows.Drive initiatives to streamline operations and enhance efficiency across sites.Conduct regular balance sheet reviews, ensuring compliance with the Group Accounting Manual.Promote improvements in working capital through accurate contract billing, proactive debt ledger management, and timely working capital forecasts.Drive synergy and consistency across brands by standardizing processes for AP, banking, and fixed assets.
Key Requirements:
5+ years in a similar operational finance role, ideally within multi-site retail, QSR (Quick Service Restaurants), or franchise environments.FP&A or commercial experience.Strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and financial systems.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business strategies.Experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams.Strong analytical skills
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Night Shift Engineer - Client Direct - Retail Complex – Canary Wharf - £57,000 + Excellent Benefits 📍 About the Role: CBW Staffing Solutions are proud to partner with a prestigious direct client to recruit a Night Shift Maintenance Engineer for a high-profile retail complex in Canary Wharf, East London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an electrically biased engineer with a strong background in commercial or critical environment maintenance (e.g., banking, data centres, blue-chip offices). If you’re a motivated individual seeking long-term stability, excellent training, and genuine progression within a client-direct role, this could be the perfect fit. 🔧 Key Responsibilities:Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns or technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime.Monitor building management systems (BMS) and respond to alarms or faults.Carry out preventative maintenance tasks in line with scheduled plans.Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, incidents, and work completed.Collaborate with other departments to support production or facility operations.Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and regulations.Troubleshoot and resolve HVAC, lighting, and power supply issues.Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment or systems.Conduct shift handovers and provide detailed reporting to incoming teams.Monitor and manage spare parts and maintenance supplies inventory.Participate in emergency response procedures, including fire alarm resets and evacuations.Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers or technicians when needed. 🕒 Working Hours:4 nights on 4 Nights off19:00pm - 07:00am 💼 What’s in it for you?£57,000 Salary Including Shift allowance25.5 Shifts Holiday12.5% Pension contribution from employerPrivate healthcare and dentalCycle to work schemeLife assuranceSubsidised gym membershipOvertime AvailableCareer ProgressionTraining (Internal and External Courses) ✅ Requirements:Electrically QualifiedCity & Guilds - Level 3City & Guilds - 18th EditionA proven track record in Building Maintenance workingGood Communication Skills.Multi-Skilled - Mechanical / ElectricalKnowledge of UPS / Generators / Power DistributionTraceable work History 📩 Ready to Apply? Send your CV to Fin@cbwstaffingsolutions.comOr call 0203 583 3099 and ask for Fin to learn more!....Read more...
Night Shift Engineer - Client Direct - Retail Complex – Canary Wharf - £57,000 + Excellent Benefits 📍 About the Role: CBW Staffing Solutions are proud to partner with a prestigious direct client to recruit a Night Shift Maintenance Engineer for a high-profile retail complex in Canary Wharf, East London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an electrically biased engineer with a strong background in commercial or critical environment maintenance (e.g., banking, data centres, blue-chip offices). If you’re a motivated individual seeking long-term stability, excellent training, and genuine progression within a client-direct role, this could be the perfect fit. 🔧 Key Responsibilities:Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns or technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime.Monitor building management systems (BMS) and respond to alarms or faults.Carry out preventative maintenance tasks in line with scheduled plans.Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, incidents, and work completed.Collaborate with other departments to support production or facility operations.Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and regulations.Troubleshoot and resolve HVAC, lighting, and power supply issues.Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment or systems.Conduct shift handovers and provide detailed reporting to incoming teams.Monitor and manage spare parts and maintenance supplies inventory.Participate in emergency response procedures, including fire alarm resets and evacuations.Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers or technicians when needed. 🕒 Working Hours:4 nights on 4 Nights off19:00pm - 07:00am 💼 What’s in it for you?£57,000 Salary Including Shift allowance25.5 Shifts Holiday12.5% Pension contribution from employerPrivate healthcare and dentalCycle to work schemeLife assuranceSubsidised gym membershipOvertime AvailableCareer ProgressionTraining (Internal and External Courses) ✅ Requirements:Electrically QualifiedCity & Guilds - Level 3City & Guilds - 18th EditionA proven track record in Building Maintenance workingGood Communication Skills.Multi-Skilled - Mechanical / ElectricalKnowledge of UPS / Generators / Power DistributionTraceable work History 📩 Ready to Apply? Send your CV to Charlie@cbwstaffingsolutions.comOr call 0203 583 3099 and ask for Charlie to learn more!....Read more...
The Company
Our client is a reputable mutual bank, where profit for purpose is their business model and are 100% owned by their members. Due to growth, they are looking for an experienced data driven customer journey professional who can translate analytics into actionable marketing strategies that drive member engagement, retention and business growth across the business’ multiple brands and products.
The role
Is data part of your DNA? As the Customer Lifecycle and Engagement Manager, your role focus will be centred around the most important part of the business which is their members. You will be responsible for maximising ROI for all retention and loyalty marketing activity as well as maximising the value of the brands and products via seamless journeys, timely communications and exceptional experiences. This role will suit someone who can blend data strategy with customer journey optimisation.
Key Accountabilities
End to end design, delivery and optimisation of multi-channel lead nurture and retention marketing initiatives, monitoring and analysing campaign results across all channels to understand the effectiveness of strategies
Responsible for reinforcing the value of the businesses’ brands and products through timely communications, seamless journeys and exceptional experiences.
Responsible for developing retention marketing plans across multiple brands, building clear objectives and metrics to ensure each channel can be measured effectively
Develop and execute data strategies to guide customer journey mapping
Create and optimise lead nurture campaigns and push prospects to customers through the conversion funnel using data insights
To be successful in this role you will have:
Minimum 7 years’ experience in a strong data analysis and strategy focused role operating across CX, customer/member engagement and customer lifecycle stages and journey mapping
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing retention and customer marketing plans
Commercial and analytical mindset and driven by results
Experience with Google Analytics and other email platform tools as well as experience implementing and interpreting data
Agency strategist experience OR retail banking experience highly regarded
Why Apply?
Great opportunity to work for a brand going through growth
Self-starter who displays high energy and self-motivation
12 additional days off annually
Next Steps
If you want to work for a recognised global brand with strong culture values and the ability to grow your career this will be the opportunity for you. For a confidential discussion, please contact Ai on 0451 193 774. Alternatively, click APPLY.
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