Growth-Focused Financial Controller - Multi-Entity

Phipps Cameron Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial processes for a high-growth, private equity-backed retail brand in Central London. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong group reporting and financial control experience in a retail or consumer environment. This role offers a salary of £80,000 - £90,000 plus bonus and involves leading a small team while supporting strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background and post-qualification experience.
• Proven background in group reporting and financial control.
• Experience in a retail or consumer environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly consolidated reporting across multiple entities.
• Prepare management accounts and board packs.
• Oversee external audits and statutory compliance.
• Drive budgeting and cashflow planning.
• Partner with stakeholders to analyze performance.
• Develop financial controls and reporting frameworks.
• Manage and mentor a small finance team.

Skills

Group reporting

Financial control

Budgeting and forecasting

Excel and financial modelling

Leadership

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial processes for a high-growth, private equity-backed retail brand in Central London. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong group reporting and financial control experience in a retail or consumer environment. This role offers a salary of £80,000 - £90,000 plus bonus and involves leading a small team while supporting strategic decision-making.