Financial Controller

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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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed