Financial Controller

eComplete; North East; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fragrance company in the UK is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead their finance function as they scale. Reporting to the CFO, you will manage financial reporting, tax compliance, and budgeting while enhancing financial controls. The role offers a clear path to a Finance Director position in a dynamic ecommerce environment, fostering a culture of growth and proactive change.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with relevant qualifications like ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller role.
• Strong technical accounting and tax compliance knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting processes and ensure timely management information.
• Manage UK and international tax compliance across jurisdictions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Drive financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Financial Controller experience

Ecommerce or digital sector experience

International business experience

Technical accounting knowledge

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to drive change

Job description

Overview

Financial Controller – Noted. Aromas

Durham - Hybrid

About Us

At Noted Aromas, we're on a mission to make high-quality fragrances accessible to everyone. Born in the UK and built by a passionate team of fragrance experts, we create scents inspired by timeless favourites that people can enjoy every day.

We're a growing, fast-paced business with big ambitions and we know our success comes from the people behind it. That's why we foster an open, collaborative, and inclusive culture where ideas are encouraged, talent is developed, and every team member plays a part in shaping our journey.

Joining Noted Aromas means more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of a company that values creativity, celebrates individuality, and is redefining what everyday luxury can mean.

The Role

Recently backed by Private Equity, the company is on an ambitious scaling and internationalisation journey. Reporting to the newly-appointed CFO, the Group Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in building and strengthening the finance function to support rapid growth and meet the demanding requirements of the investment cycle. This role offers a clear progression path towards a Finance Director position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely management information (MI) at month-end and annual accounts preparation across group companies
• Manage all aspects of UK and international tax compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop and enhance financial controls, systems, and processes to support business scaling and international operations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management in partnership with the CFO and wider management team.
• Drive financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making in a dynamic ecommerce environment.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional service providers.
• Support the development of internal finance team capabilities, mentoring junior finance staff as the team grows.
• Contribute to the overall strategic finance agenda during the investment cycle and beyond.
• Monitor and manage working capital, financial risks, and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate business partnering across departments to ensure finance is integrated with operational objectives.

Skills

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller within demanding and fast-growing businesses.
• Ecommerce or digital sector experience strongly preferred but not essential if evidence of quick learning and adaptability is demonstrated.
• Experience within international or multi-jurisdictional businesses highly desirable.
• Strong technical accounting and tax compliance knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ambitious, proactive, and comfortable driving change and transformation.
• Comfortable working closely with Private Equity stakeholders.

This is a career-defining role offering the ambition and challenge suitable for a finance professional ready to take the next step into senior leadership within an evolving, internationally focused ecommerce business.