Financial Controller

Financial Controller/ Head of Fin Ops - £85,000-£95,000 + Bonus & Benefits
- London (Hybrid)- Permanent- ACCA/CIMA/ACA

We are partnering with a fast‑growing, privately owned business entering an exciting phase of professionalisation and preparing for a planned exit. As part of this journey, we are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller / Head of Finance Operations to lead the day‑to‑day finance function, strengthen controls, and build scalable processes to support growth and transaction readiness.

This is a high‑impact leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys transforming finance operations, improving reporting quality, and leading teams through systems and process change in a dynamic, multi‑site environment.

• Own and enhance the month‑end close and management reporting process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and insight.
• Deliver robust balance sheet controls, reconciliations, and working capital management.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and transactional finance, driving efficiency and strong financial governance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting in partnership with senior leadership.

• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial processes to ensure audit readiness and best practice.
• Support statutory reporting, year‑end audit, and external stakeholder requirements.
• Prepare the finance function for increased scrutiny ahead of a sale/exit process.

• Co‑lead the ERP implementation, from design through delivery and adoption.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across finance operations, reporting, and systems.
• Build scalable infrastructure to support growth and multi‑site complexity.

• Lead, develop, and mentor a high‑performing finance team.
• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide actionable financial insight.
• Act as a trusted deputy to senior leadership on all operational finance matters.

• Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance Operations, or similar leadership role.
• Background within retail, consumer, or multi‑site environments highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success delivering ERP implementations or major systems transformations.
• Strong track record of process improvement across month‑end, AP, reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, change environments.

• Hands‑on, pragmatic, and solutions‑oriented.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Detail‑focused with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Commercially aware and results‑driven.