Financial Controller

Refreshing Finance Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Refreshing Finance Recruitment is seeking a Financial Controller for a luxury retail client in London. This role involves leading a finance team, enhancing financial governance, and driving business performance in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4-5 years' post-qualified experience and strong technical accounting skills. The position offers a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office, providing a chance to greatly influence decision-making and contribute to a brand's growth.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years' post-qualified experience.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with excellent commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a finance team of four.
• Own month-end, year-end, management reporting, and audit processes.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Financial control expertise

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Financial Controller | Luxury Retail | London

Ready to take ownership of a finance function at the heart of a high-growth luxury brand?

Our client is looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Financial Controlle to lead a talented finance team and play a key role in driving business performance, financial control, and sustainable growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants real visibility and impact

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and developing a finance team of four
• Owning month-end, year-end, management reporting, and audit processes
• Delivering insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Strengthening financial controls, governance, and compliance across UK and US operations
• Driving process improvements, automation, and ERP enhancements
• Managing cash flow, AP, AR, consolidations, tax, and statutory reporting activities

What we're looking for:

• 4-5 years' post-qualified experience
• Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise
• Experience leading and developing finance teams
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent commercial awareness
• Experience in retail, luxury, founder-led, or PE-backed businesses would be highly advantageous

Location: London (hybrid 3 days in the office)

If you're looking for a role where you can influence decision-making, improve processes, and help shape the future of a growing premium brand, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.