Financial Controller

Retail moves quickly, and the finance function has to keep pace without losing control. This business is strengthening its financial leadership to support performance, margin discipline, and confident decision-making as trading activity continues to develop across both store and digital channels. They are now seeking a Financial Controller to lead day-to-day finance delivery, improve reporting quality, and provide clear insight to senior stakeholders.

The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of financial reporting, controls, and governance, while managing a dedicated finance team. The role combines strong technical oversight with commercial partnering, supporting planning, working capital discipline, and stakeholder reporting within a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and Board-level reporting to support decision-making and performance review

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, aligning plans with business objectives

• Oversee revenue recognition processes and maintain strong supporting documentation and controls

• Manage investor reporting requirements, ensuring clear and consistent performance insight

• Monitor working capital on a regular basis, focusing on cash, accrued income, and debtor balances

• Oversee payroll, pensions, tax compliance (including VAT and corporation tax), and treasury processes

• Lead statutory reporting and manage the year-end audit process

• Maintain strong financial controls, governance, and balance sheet integrity

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller within retail or a product-led environment

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong technical accounting and reporting capability

• Experience supporting investor reporting is advantageous

• Strong Excel and financial modelling capability

• Confident communicator able to work effectively across departments and with senior stakeholders

• Detail-focused, with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment