Financial Controller

Rapha launched in 2004 to redefine cycling apparel. Today progressive design and storytelling has built a global movement.

We love cycling in all its forms, from the city streets to the highest peaks. And we know its power to transform lives. Led by innovation, we embody this love through a dedication to the world's greatest sport, by setting a new standard in design and pushing the cutting edge of performance and human craft.

The Finance function operates at the heart of Rapha as a multi-functional, business facing department. Rapha is dynamic and we are looking for an individual who is happy to get into the details to support the business and continue our growth as a world class omni-channel retailer.

THE ROLE

As the Financial Controller, you will play a vital role in leading key areas of the finance function, overseeing management accounting, finance operations and financial compliance/reporting teams. You will ensure accurate and timely financial information is reported to the Board and key stakeholders while driving continuous improvement across our global operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Management and Financial Reporting

• Deliver management and statutory reporting across multiple entities, currencies and geographies

• Manage the month end close processes for UK, Europe, APAC and Group

• Support HOF in production of monthly and quarterly board reporting

• Responsible for balance sheet integrity

• Review and challenge cost centre performance with budget holders

• Drive simplification, standardisation and continuous improvement of processes and controls to achieve effective financial reporting and operational processes

Tax and Compliance

• Manage year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors globally

• Oversee tax compliance including VAT, corporation tax and other territory requirements

• Ensure compliance with FRS 102 and other relevant accounting standards

• Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany processes

• Support the HOF with group tax planning and policy updates as required

• Key point of contact for statutory audit of UK and Group entities

• Manage regional outsourced provider relationships to ensure compliance and value for money

Financial Operations

• Take a leading role in ERP optimisation or implementation projects, ensuring the function scales with the business

• Work closely with the Commercial Controller and Tech team to ensure source data from other systems is correctly reflected in finance systems according to relevant accounting standards.

• Manage the annual insurance renewal and key point of contact for broker requests and queries

Business Partnering

• Proactively builds relationships across the business

• Advise the business on risks and opportunities that present themselves and suitable courses of action to mitigate

• Prepare reports and ad-hoc analysis for presentation to business stakeholders and external parties

• Ability to explain technical accounting to non-finance teams in order to develop and support them

Team Management & Leadership

• Support the Head of Finance and Commercial Controller in the leadership of the finance function

• Deputise for Head of Finance as appropriate

• Line management of Finance team members

• Set clear objectives and provide regular feedback and coaching

• Identify development opportunities and support career progression

• Ensure appropriate workload distribution and succession planning

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualities:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification

• At least 3 years post-qualified experience with at least 1 year in industry (preferably retail)

• Working knowledge of regulatory and/or tax regimes in UK, EU and US

• Experience managing audit and statutory reporting across a multi entity structure

• Strong commercial and analytical mindset

• Proficiency in working in a fast-paced, complex, dynamic, global business environment

• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets eg high volume transactional data

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organisational skills; ability to manage multiple projects in an efficient way

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight timelines

• Energetic, excited to learn with a growth mindset

• Flexible approach to work, acting in the best interest of the business

• An interest in cycling and the business culture is an advantage

Working at Rapha

We are continuously looking into ways to invest in our employees and build a better working culture and environment. Here are just some of the internal benefits we offer:

• Flexible working hours
  
• Support for ad-hoc remote working during the week - minimum 4 days in office
• 25 days annual leave
• 2 additional days paid time off to participate in a sportive or similar related cycling event
• A flexible riding benefit to allow you to go out riding on a Wednesday morning with colleagues or learn to cycle through our Getting Started Scheme
• An annual clothing allowance of £1,120 for testing and promotional purpose
• A company bonus scheme
• A health cash plan provided by Healthshield worth up to £1405 per year
• Mental health support with MyndUp
• Free barista coffee and social drinks in the office
• Subsidised lunches 3 days per week
• Monthly department social events and quarterly office social away days
• Bike racing expenses up to £35 per race entry
• A 50% staff discount and a discount for family and friends
• Industry discounts on brands such as Patagonia, Osprey, Finisterre, Wahoo
• Free membership to the Rapha Cycling Club
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Parental Leave and Pay