Senior Financial Controller

Chambers London Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambers London Recruitment Ltd. is partnering with a major international retailer to appoint a Senior Financial Controller. You will own end-to-end accounting and controls for market entities, partnering with FDs and senior stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting on time.

Key duties include leading the R2R cycle, liaising with external auditors and tax/VAT providers, and developing a high-performing finance team in a matrix environment. 10+ years PQE wanted.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA with at least 10 years PQE.
• Practice trained (top 10 practice).
• Experience in a matrix-structured environment.
• Driving process improvements/change/Transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting and internal controls for market legal and management entities.
• Financial Control: oversee a £1Bn area with B/S, P&L and cash flow oversight.
• Reporting & Compliance: manage statutory and management reporting per IFRS; ensure SOX governance.
• Stakeholder Management: partner with FDs, Business Partners and Group Finance for technical support.
• Process & Audit: own the R2R cycle; supervise external auditors and tax/VAT providers.
• Leadership: supervise and develop Financial Controllers and Assistant Controllers.

Skills

Financial controls

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

IFRS framework

SOX controls

Job description

Chambers London are pleased to be working with a international retail business. These iconic, best-in-class brands have a presence across European countries, the group is focused on organic growth and acquiring more businesses in the future. I

The team has grown over the last few years and will continue to growth and acquire more businesses!

Job Purpose

You will be responsible for the biggest growth area and act as a number 2 to the department head. Accountable for the end-to-end accounting and controls for market legal and management entities.

You will act as a key partner to the FDs and senior stakeholders, providing technical

insight, robust controls, and accounting leadership to ensure critical reporting

deadlines are met with precision.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control: Primary lead for a £1Bn area, providing full oversight of

Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow statements.

Reporting & Compliance: Lead Statutory and Management reporting, ensuring

compliance with IFRS, SOX controls, and internal governance.

Stakeholder Management: Partner with FDs, Business Partners, and

Group Finance to provide technical accounting support.

Process & Audit: Own the R2R cycle, manage the relationship with external

auditors, and oversee Outsource Service Providers for tax and VAT compliance.

Leadership: Supervise and develop a team of Financial Controllers and Assistant

Controllers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualified ACA, ACCA with at least 10 years pqe

Practice trained (top 10 practice)

Worked in a matrix structured environment

driving process improvements/change/Transformation