Hybrid Financial Controller: Strategy, Controls & Growth Lead

Sheridan Maine; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a growing retail organisation entering an exciting phase of development. The Financial Controller will lead the finance function, work closely with the CFO, and shape reporting and governance.

You will manage a small team, oversee multi-entity accounting, provide commercial insight to the board, and support funding relationships. This role offers strategic influence and hands-on leadership in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is required.
• Proven experience in Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with statutory reporting and audit experience.
• Hands-on, proactive with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally.
• Retail/consumer goods experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of accurate and timely management and statutory financial reporting.
• Overseeing multi-entity accounting, financial controls, and compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Producing board and management reporting, delivering meaningful analysis and commercial insight.
• Managing cash flow forecasting, working capital, treasury activities, and financial planning.
• Supporting funding relationships, external advisers, auditors, and other key stakeholders.
• Providing technical accounting expertise and ensuring robust financial governance.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a small finance team while driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Contributing to finance systems enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Strategic input

Cash flow / treasury

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a growing retail organisation entering an exciting phase of development. The Financial Controller will lead the finance function, work closely with the CFO, and shape reporting and governance.

You will manage a small team, oversee multi-entity accounting, provide commercial insight to the board, and support funding relationships. This role offers strategic influence and hands-on leadership in a dynamic retail environment.