Interim Financial Controller - Scale-Up Luxury Brand (Hybrid London)

Harmonic Finance™ | Certified B Corp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail brand located in London is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month contract. This pivotal role includes leading finance operations, managing multi-entity reporting, and mentoring a finance team. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong technical skills and proven success in financial leadership roles. This position offers a hybrid work model with key responsibilities in financial compliance and reporting oversight, aimed at supporting the company’s continued growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting experience in a complex finance environment.
• Proven success in a Financial Controller role.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage the audit process and relationships with auditors.
• Drive consolidation of multi-entity financials.
• Enhance cash management and financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and tax requirements.
• Refine key accounting policies (IFRS).
• Establish measurable finance KPIs.

Skills

Technical accounting experience

Financial controls

Multi-entity finance management

Cash flow forecasting

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent)

Job description

A luxury retail brand located in London is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month contract. This pivotal role includes leading finance operations, managing multi-entity reporting, and mentoring a finance team. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong technical skills and proven success in financial leadership roles. This position offers a hybrid work model with key responsibilities in financial compliance and reporting oversight, aimed at supporting the company’s continued growth and operational excellence.