VoCoVo specialises in innovative communication solutions tailored for businesses, particularly within the retail sector. Our flagship products are designed to create a connected store experience, facilitating seamless communication among retail staff to enhance efficiency and elevate customer service. We empower teams to collaborate effortlessly and achieve their retail goals.

With over 250,000 users across more than 10,000 locations in 21 countries, and recognition as one of the top 100 best small-to-medium size businesses to work for, join us on our journey!

Please note, to apply for this position you must be based within a commutable distance of Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire and have the legal right to work in UK. 

This is a hybrid position with office working 2 days a week from our Head Office in OX7 6XU.

This role is number 2 in the finance org and requires an experienced leader who can proactively manage appropriate controls and governance, whilst ensuring that finance is a trusted business partner for all key stakeholders in the business. It requires someone who is willing to roll their sleeves up, as well as someone who will help offer insights to improve business performance and processes.


Requirements for Group Financial Controller

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience in a finance leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing group companies and consolidation, ideally within a growth or scale-up environment and with movement of goods/stock. 
• Base knowledge of multi-country VAT and/or US Sales Tax.
• Strong experience in leading and managing year-end audit processes.
• Demonstrable leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and inspiring high-performing teams.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication skills, capable of interpreting financial data and processes for non-financial stakeholders.
• Highly proficient in IT, with experience in optimising financial systems, processes, and controls.
• Critical thinking and commercial acumen to apply insights for improving team and business performance.
• A proactive, “roll up your sleeves” attitude, aligning with the company’s values and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities as Group Financial Controller

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring it supports the company’s strategic objectives and growth plans.
• Oversee all aspects of financial control, including month-end close, preparation and review of management accounts, taxation, group consolidation, and cash management.
• Collaborate closely with the Extended Leadership Team to ensure efficient operations and effective decision-making across the business.
• Improve and streamline finance and business processes, leveraging systems to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Manage the company’s financial reporting processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful reports that support commercial decision-making.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the year-end audit process, implementing audit recommendations where appropriate.
• Develop, document, and maintain robust financial controls that are effective and reliable for external audit purposes.
• Oversee the company’s tax affairs and manage relationships with external tax advisers.
• Promote a strong customer service ethos within the finance team, ensuring alignment with company values and high professional standards.
• Support the business in achieving its strategic goals by providing financial insights and recommendations.

Salary
Salary range: £95,000 - £105,000

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increases with years of service)

Option to Buy or Sell 5 days holiday each year

 Sick Pay - 8 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay

 Life Assurance - (4 times basic pay)

 Private Medical Insurance

 Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)

 Cycle2Work Scheme

 Electric Car Green Salary Sacrifice Scheme

 Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Package

 Child Care Scheme

 Training & Development

 Company Organised Events

 Pension (Royal London Group) 5% Employer Contribution Matched

 Apple MacBook, Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard, Monitor and Headphones

Company Values

Embracing VoCoVo's 'VOICE' Values is important to us, shaping our collaborative and innovative culture.

VALUED
Our Colleagues, Customers, and Stakeholders are valued; treated with respect, empathy,
and operate with honesty and integrity
ONE TEAM
Collaboration of all for VoCoVo’s happiness and success
INNOVATION
Our products are constantly evolving to tackle the pain points of retailers across the globe
CUSTOMER FOCUSED
Our customers love VoCoVo at every level, every interaction with us is frictionless, and we are integral to their operations
EMPOWERED
Our people are empowered to do the right thing and make decisions without loads of red tape

If you feel this could be the right fit, apply now!