Financial Controller
Permanent | SW London | Hybrid Working
£70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
We're partnering with a well-known consumer business to recruit an experienced Financial Controller into a finance leadership role.
This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, multi-site business undergoing continued growth and transformation. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance and Operations, you'll take ownership of financial control, statutory reporting, governance, and team leadership while supporting commercial decision-making across the business.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting whilst driving continuous improvement across processes, controls, and systems.
This is a visible position offering significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence both operational and strategic decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all financial control activities across the business
Own monthly balance sheet reviews, reconciliations and financial reporting processes
Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities
Prepare consolidated management reporting and support executive decision-making
Coordinate statutory reporting, external audit requirements and regulatory submissions
Drive continuous improvement across financial controls, governance and reporting processes
Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning activities
Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and challenge
Manage and develop a small finance team, creating a high-performance culture
Act as a key contact for auditors, tax advisors and external stakeholders
About You
We're looking for an experienced Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager who combines strong technical accounting expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills.
You will ideally bring:
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
Strong financial control and statutory reporting experience
Background within retail, consumer, hospitality, leisure or other multi-site environments
Experience managing and developing finance teams
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Ability to operate effectively within a fast-moving, changing environment
Strong attention to detail alongside a commercial mindset
What's on Offer
Hybrid working environment
Bonus opportunity
Excellent benefits package
Significant exposure to senior leadership
Genuine opportunity to influence and improve processes within a growing business
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