Job Description
Role: Group Financial Controller Location:
Leicestershire, Head Office Salary:
Competitive plus car, bonus & share options
Are you a passionate and ambitious finance professional ready to make your mark in a leading retail business? Next PLC is looking for an exceptional
Group Financial Controller
to join our dynamic Finance department. This is your opportunity to gain exposure to diverse areas of our business, support exciting new initiatives, and play a pivotal role in presenting the Group's financial results and position to both internal and external stakeholders. About the Role As Group Financial Controller, you will lead a team of 6 staff and 1 PA., reporting directly to the Central Finance Director. Your key responsibilities will include:
Strategic Reporting: Preparing and presenting consolidated accounts, including historical management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, to support Board-level decision-making and future planning. Producing the monthly Board Report for Main Board meetings and preparing materials for Audit Committees, attending and contributing to these discussions. Financial Reporting & Compliance:
Overseeing the production of half-yearly and annual financial accounts consolidations. Preparing sections of the Annual Report and Accounts for external publication to maintain the Group's professional profile. Ensuring compliance with statutory accounting requirements and corporate governance standards across the Group. Collaboration & Advisory:
Partnering with teams across the business to enhance financial controls and ensure the integrity of financial reporting. Working with external advisers (e.g., auditors, lawyers, bankers) to address audit issues and ensure the Group meets its financial objectives. Payroll & Overhead Management:
Supervising Directors' payroll processes and supporting the control of Group Central overheads, including system development and operation. About You We're looking for someone who brings:
Expertise:
A qualified Chartered or Certified Accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS) and financial accounting skills. Experience:
Familiarity with working alongside professional advisers such as auditors, lawyers, and financial institutions. Communication & Leadership Skills:
Confidence in working with Main Board members, finance colleagues, and external parties. Exceptional report writing and presentation skills to produce high-quality internal and external communications.
Pragmatism & Problem-Solving:
A results-driven mindset with the ability to tackle challenges with a practical, solutions-focused approach. Continuous Development:
A commitment to staying updated on accounting, legal, and regulatory developments, combined with a strong commercial awareness. Experience
of working in a large PLC would be advantageous.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland? We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global!
About the Team
25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) Company performance based bonus Sharesave scheme On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty Early VIP access to sale stock Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops Restaurants with great food at amazing prices Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services Free on-site parking Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Role: Group Financial Controller Location:
Leicestershire, Head Office Salary:
Competitive plus car, bonus & share options
Are you a passionate and ambitious finance professional ready to make your mark in a leading retail business? Next PLC is looking for an exceptional
Group Financial Controller
to join our dynamic Finance department. This is your opportunity to gain exposure to diverse areas of our business, support exciting new initiatives, and play a pivotal role in presenting the Group's financial results and position to both internal and external stakeholders. About the Role As Group Financial Controller, you will lead a team of 6 staff and 1 PA., reporting directly to the Central Finance Director. Your key responsibilities will include:
Strategic Reporting: Preparing and presenting consolidated accounts, including historical management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, to support Board-level decision-making and future planning. Producing the monthly Board Report for Main Board meetings and preparing materials for Audit Committees, attending and contributing to these discussions. Financial Reporting & Compliance:
Overseeing the production of half-yearly and annual financial accounts consolidations. Preparing sections of the Annual Report and Accounts for external publication to maintain the Group's professional profile. Ensuring compliance with statutory accounting requirements and corporate governance standards across the Group. Collaboration & Advisory:
Partnering with teams across the business to enhance financial controls and ensure the integrity of financial reporting. Working with external advisers (e.g., auditors, lawyers, bankers) to address audit issues and ensure the Group meets its financial objectives. Payroll & Overhead Management:
Supervising Directors' payroll processes and supporting the control of Group Central overheads, including system development and operation. About You We're looking for someone who brings:
Expertise:
A qualified Chartered or Certified Accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS) and financial accounting skills. Experience:
Familiarity with working alongside professional advisers such as auditors, lawyers, and financial institutions. Communication & Leadership Skills:
Confidence in working with Main Board members, finance colleagues, and external parties. Exceptional report writing and presentation skills to produce high-quality internal and external communications.
Pragmatism & Problem-Solving:
A results-driven mindset with the ability to tackle challenges with a practical, solutions-focused approach. Continuous Development:
A commitment to staying updated on accounting, legal, and regulatory developments, combined with a strong commercial awareness. Experience
of working in a large PLC would be advantageous.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland? We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global!
About the Team
25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) Company performance based bonus Sharesave scheme On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty Early VIP access to sale stock Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops Restaurants with great food at amazing prices Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services Free on-site parking Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail. #J-18808-Ljbffr
