Financial Controller - #2180338

Location: London

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000

Industry: Beauty & Retail

We are partnering with a fast growing beauty brand with a loyal customer base, a strong online presence and an expanding retail footprint. Combining innovation, customer experience and premium products, they are on an exciting growth journey and looking for an ambitious Financial Controller to help drive the next phase of our success.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial control whilst providing commercial insight to support strategic decision making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on finance leader who thrives in a fast paced retail environment and enjoys partnering with teams across the business.

• Lead all aspects of financial control, reporting and compliance.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, board packs and KPI reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, controls and systems.
• Partner with commercial, retail, e-commerce and operations teams to improve profitability and performance.
• Monitor inventory, stock movements, shrinkage and gross margins.
• Manage audits, statutory accounts, VAT and tax compliance.
• Lead, develop and mentor the finance team.
• Support funding, growth initiatives and strategic projects as the business scales.

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior finance professional.
• Retail, beauty, consumer goods or e-commerce sector experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of stock accounting and inventory management.
• Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.
• Experience improving systems, processes and financial controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.

• Opportunity to join a high-growth beauty brand at an exciting stage of development.
• Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making.
• Career progression potential as the business continues to scale.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
• Flexible working and a positive, collaborative culture.

This is more than a traditional Financial Controller role. You'll be a key part of the leadership team, helping shape the future of a dynamic beauty business whilst building a best in class finance function that supports continued growth and innovation.