Financial Controller

Financial ControllerCentral London | Permanent | £95,000 + 25% BonusA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a successful, international consumer business based in Central London.This is a broad leadership role with real visibility across the organisation. You’ll take ownership of financial reporting, controls, technical accounting and statutory compliance across a multi-entity group, while leading and developing a team of Financial Accountants.It’s a role that offers far more than just month-end reporting. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business, helping to strengthen controls, improve processes and drive meaningful change across the finance function.The RoleYou’ll lead the Financial Accounting team and take responsibility for ensuring the business maintains a strong, accurate and well-controlled finance environment.Key responsibilities will include:Leading, coaching and developing a team of Financial AccountantsOwning the month-end and year-end close processOverseeing financial reporting across multiple entitiesReviewing accounting entries, accruals, provisions and balance sheet reconciliationsProviding technical accounting guidance across IFRS and FRS 102Managing external audits and overseeing statutory accountsTaking ownership of Companies House, HMRC and wider regulatory requirementsStrengthening financial controls, governance and risk managementDriving process improvement, automation and finance transformation initiativesPartnering with Finance, Operations, Sales and Marketing on accounting and reporting mattersWorking closely with Group Finance and senior leadership on reporting, projects and wider business initiativesAbout YouWe’re looking for a technically strong, commercially minded accountant who enjoys leading people and improving how finance operates.You’ll ideally have:ACA or ACCA qualification3+ years’ post-qualified experienceStrong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP / FRS 102Experience managing external audits and statutory reportingPrevious experience managing, coaching or developing finance professionalsA strong understanding of financial controls and governanceExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsA genuine interest in process improvement, automation and finance transformationThis would suit someone who enjoys the technical side of finance but doesn’t want to be confined to a purely reporting-focused position.You’ll have the opportunity to lead a team, influence the wider business and help shape how the finance function continues to evolve.