Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Permanent SW London Hybrid Working

70,000 - 90,000 + 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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