Financial Controller

Townhouse; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty brand in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller to shape its financial future. This role involves leading the finance team, delivering high-quality reporting, budgeting, compliance, and strategic insights to support growth. The successful candidate will have extensive finance experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Benefits

Private healthcare and wellness support

Shopping discounts

Birthday Pamper Party

Social Budget

Holiday on us

Employee Discount

Interest-free advance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and reporting standards.
• Experience in multi-site or retail business environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with department heads.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Townhouse was created with a single goal: to disrupt and reinvent the global nail salon industry. We are the fastest growing beauty brand in the UK and are driven by a passionate and disruptive team to achieve our mission. We’ve brought together a world class team from a wide range of industries. As we’re growing extremely fast, we need brilliant people (like you!) to join us on our journey and help us deliver our goal.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Our finance team have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join the team and play a key role in shaping the financial future of Townhouse! This position will see you working closely with the Head of Finance to lead the Finance team, delivering high-quality reporting, budgeting, compliance, and strategic insights to support the continued growth of the business.

You will be working within our rapidly growing central team, leading a group of talented finance professionals and reporting to the Head of Finance. We are a collaborative and ambitious team committed to excellence, transparency, and innovation in everything we do.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and annual financial statements in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Analyse financial data and present findings to senior management, highlighting key trends and areas for improvement.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard Townhouse’s assets.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and review salon performance against targets.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with department heads.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Manage and report on company-wide cash flow, including receivables, payables, and liquidity.
• Develop strategies to optimise working capital and financial risk management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and lead annual audit preparation.
• Guide and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Leverage financial software to streamline processes and improve reporting accuracy.
• Communicate complex financial information to stakeholders across the business, including board members and investors.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Extensive experience as a Finance Manager ready to step into an FC role, or prior experience at Financial Controller level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and reporting standards.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a team.
• A strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in multi-site or retail business environments is a plus.

LOCATION:

Our office is based in Central London, and we require 3 days on-site.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT TOWNHOUSE:

• Private healthcare and wellness support – Benefit from the nail industry's first private healthcare package including free telephone / video GP appointments and treatment in private hospitals if there is a long wait on the NHS.
• Shopping discounts – A range of discounts on some of the largest brands to save you money every day.
• Birthday Pamper Party – During your birthday month, bring a friend for a free signature manicure/pedicure and a glass of bubbles!
• Social Budget – Every month your manager gets a budget to spend pampering you and your team. Expect treats, lunch at work or a night out – to be agreed with your manager!
• Holiday on us – An extra day paid holiday on your annual allowance for every whole year you have been with Townhouse – up to 5 extra days!
• Employee Discount – 75% discount on treatments.
• Interest-free advance – To cover you for any emergencies and to avoid interest costs, we will provide up to a £50 advance for every day you have worked for us in a month.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Retail

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