Strategic Financial Controller — Scale Global Growth

HyperGrowth Recruitment

Greater London

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first working
London office in the future
Direct exposure to Founder/CEO
International career exposure

Job summary

Legend London is seeking a Financial Controller to own financial reporting, commercial strategy, controls, multi-entity consolidations and compliance across its international business. This hands-on role partners with senior leadership to drive performance, improve efficiency and deliver meaningful commercial insight while introducing scalable systems and processes.

Working alongside the Founder/CEO and senior leadership, you will shape a proactive finance function that supports rapid

Qualifications

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
  • 5+ years post-qualified experience as Financial Controller or similar
  • Experience in ecommerce/retail/consumer goods or fast-growing multi-entity businesses
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge
  • Experience preparing consolidated management accounts across international multi-currency group
  • Strong commercial acumen and business-partnering skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead migration from Xero to a fully integrated ERP platform
  • Define finance system requirements with stakeholders
  • Drive automation and AI adoption across finance
  • Oversee monthly close and accurate management accounts across entities
  • Produce board reporting, KPI dashboards and commercial commentary
  • Maintain robust financial controls and governance across territories

Skills

Financial reporting
Commercial acumen
ERP knowledge
Systems thinking
Automation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Xero
Fathom

Job description

Legend London is seeking a Financial Controller to own financial reporting, commercial strategy, controls, multi-entity consolidations and compliance across its international business. This hands-on role partners with senior leadership to drive performance, improve efficiency and deliver meaningful commercial insight while introducing scalable systems and processes.

Working alongside the Founder/CEO and senior leadership, you will shape a proactive finance function that supports rapid

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