Finance Controller – Startup Scale-Up, London HQ

Retailinsights; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Retail Insights is seeking a Controller to join our entrepreneurial team in London. You will own the finances of our portfolio company, reporting to executives and investors, with a strong emphasis on budgeting, cash flow, and financial planning.

You will lead budgeting cycles, P&L reviews, and cost optimisation, while partnering with sales and operations to strengthen financial health. A proactive, ownership-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Accounting background with at least 2 years of experience from a Big Four firm.
• Experience as CFO, Head of Finance or Finance Director in a small or medium-sized business.
• UK working permit required.
• Media and Conferences industry background preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets for effective financial planning.
• Provide weekly updates on cash flow.
• Conduct monthly P&L and cash updates for financial insights.
• Evaluate and implement cost optimisation programs.
• Review intercompany and external loans for financial health.
• Offer support to sales and operations teams.
• Lead Working Capital responsibilities.
• Manage the Human Resources Financial Planning responsibilities.

Skills

Accounting

Finance leadership

Big Four experience

Job description

Retail Insights is seeking a Controller to join our entrepreneurial team in London. You will own the finances of our portfolio company, reporting to executives and investors, with a strong emphasis on budgeting, cash flow, and financial planning.

You will lead budgeting cycles, P&L reviews, and cost optimisation, while partnering with sales and operations to strengthen financial health. A proactive, ownership-driven mindset is essential.