Financial Controller (Luxury Retail Group)


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£75,000 to £90,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	City of London, EC2V 6DB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A high-growth retail group is looking to recruit a Financial Controller to join its London finance team. This is a key leadership role within the business, managing a team of four and taking ownership of financial reporting, controls and the day-to-day running of the finance function. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will play an important role in ensuring the finance function continues to develop and scale alongside the growth of the wider business.

Your new role

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and developing a team of four

Ownership of the month-end close and management reporting process

Overseeing statutory reporting, audit and compliance requirements

Managing balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow and working capital

Ensuring robust financial controls and processes are maintained

Driving improvements and efficiencies across finance systems and reporting

Partnering with senior stakeholders across the wider business

Supporting ad hoc projects as the group continues to grow

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong financial reporting and controllership experience. You'll have proven team management experience and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Experience within retail, consumer or another multi-site environment would be advantageous, alongside a track record of improving processes and controls within a growing business.

What you'll get in return

You'll receive a salary of £75,000-£90,000 plus benefits, alongside the opportunity to join an ambitious, high-growth retail group in a broad and visible finance leadership role.

What you need to do now

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