E‑commerce Finance Controller — Lead & Transform Teams

flinder; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Share options

25 days annual leave + 3 additional days at Christmas

Access to salary exchange schemes for pension and electric car

Job summary

A dynamic finance company in the UK is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead a dedicated team of finance professionals in delivering exceptional services to e-commerce and retail clients. This hands-on role involves managing financial processes, improving reporting quality, and supporting client transitions. The ideal candidate is ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong experience in e-commerce finance, ready to transition into a CFO role.

Qualifications

• 1+ years post-qualified experience with exposure to e-commerce & retail businesses.
• Experience preparing/reviewing accounts under UK GAAP and Companies Act requirements.
• Hands-on exposure to Shopify, Unleashed, Striped, Adyen, 3PL, ERP integrations or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 10+, providing oversight and coaching.
• Manage and improve finance processes for new clients.
• Support the delivery of bespoke management information packs and dashboards.

Skills

Stock and margin accounting

Proficiency in bookkeeping

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Client-first mindset

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

A dynamic finance company in the UK is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead a dedicated team of finance professionals in delivering exceptional services to e-commerce and retail clients. This hands-on role involves managing financial processes, improving reporting quality, and supporting client transitions. The ideal candidate is ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong experience in e-commerce finance, ready to transition into a CFO role.