Assistant Financial Controller

About THG

We’re a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We’re home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.

We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.

Location: Icon 1, WA15 0AF

About Ingenuity Finance

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. THG ECO is the latest part of Ingenuity, which offers recycling options and ways to become more carbon efficient. This latest part of Ingenuity is really exciting as we embark on our aim to become a more green business.

Ingenuity finance team plays an integral part in the success of THG and provides support to the senior management team to ensure all operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered. The day to day can vary from reporting of key financial information, partnering with business stakeholders or reviewing client proposals, but always driving continuous improvement within the finance function.

About the Role

THG is looking to recruit a Assistant Financial Controller for THG Commerce to work within our Ingenuity Department. You will play a vital role in the provision of information to the Senior Management team for Ingenuity and the wider group.

Reporting into the Head of Finance for Ingenuity, this is a highly visible and important role within an established Finance team with excellent scope for growth and ownership.

Responsibilities:

Calculation and posting of Variable Revenues across multiple revenue streams
Monthly P&L Management including Journal posting and review
Divisional Balance Sheet Management
Weekly forecasting – Incorporating new business wins and applying revenue recognition policies
Oversea Client Billing and associated income balance sheets
Clients P&Ls including Compilation, distribution and resolution of client queries
Providing financial information to stakeholders as and when required
Support on the divisional audit
Acting as the bridge between finance and the commercial teams of the division
Improving existing reporting and models from across the team
Understanding current controls around month end and year end, and looking at ways to improve them

Requirements:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Experience working within a fast-paced environment
Prior knowledge of using excel and finance systems
Has the ability to learn quickly and take proactive approaches to their work.
Planning and organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work with Senior Stakeholders
Strong communication skills
Hands-on approach

Benefits:

Career Development

Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
Buy back up to 3 days each year.
Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
Access our in-house CBT therapist.
Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
State-of-the-art on-site gym.
Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
On-site staff shop.
Access to on-site barber.
Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

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.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.

Assistant Financial Controller - THG Commerce

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