At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee end-to-end financial control, including month-end close and inventory accounting.
- Company: Join a globally recognised consumer brand known for quality and longevity.
- Benefits: Salary up to £110,000 plus bonus, with a hybrid work model.
- Other info: Position based in London, requiring 3 days in the office.
- Why this job: Lead a large finance team in a growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with retail or consumer goods experience.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 110000 £ per year.
A Global Retail Icon based in London is seeking a Financial Controller. This company is one of the most recognised and beloved consumer brands in the world, with a huge following and a global footprint.
The finance function sits at the heart of a business in confident growth mode. With a large finance team, a sophisticated international operation, and ambitious plans for continued expansion, the organisation is investing in the leadership infrastructure needed to support its ambitions. This role is a direct result of that growth.
This is a newly created Financial Controller position, sitting at the top of a large, well-resourced finance team and reporting directly to the Finance Director. You will be the engine room of the function: the person who ensures every number is right, every process is tight, and every team member knows exactly what they are doing and why it matters. You will be a trusted partner to the wider finance leadership team, with a remit that touches every corner of the function. It is a role for someone who leads from the front, builds accountability into teams, and fixes problems before they become issues.
What you will be doing:
- End-to-end financial control across the group: month-end and year-end close, balance sheet integrity, statutory reporting and audit
- Full ownership of the Accounts Payable function: payment runs, invoice processing, banking controls and supplier master data, operating at high volume and to a high standard
- Inventory and stock accounting across a significant global stock holding: valuation, movement tracking and reconciliation
- Day-to-day leadership of a large finance team, with a focus on clarity of ownership, team development and continuous improvement
- Internal controls framework: designing, maintaining and strengthening the control environment in line with audit requirements and best practice
- Process improvement and systems optimisation, with particular focus on the ongoing ERP programme
What we are looking for:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Background in retail, consumer goods or global product brands, ideally with meaningful inventory exposure
- Proven experience managing 10+ direct reports in-house, not outsourced teams, with the presence and emotional intelligence to lead across all levels of seniority
- International or global business exposure: multi-currency, multi-entity environments
- A process-driven mindset with strong systems proficiency and a track record of improving financial operations at scale
Salary: Up to £110,000 + Bonus
Location: London
Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days at home
Please get in touch with Joti at joti.bhamra@harmonicfinance.com for more information.
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
Financial Controller | Retail Icon | Up to £110k | London employer: Harmonic FinanceTM | Certified B Corp
This global retail icon is located in London and offers a competitive salary of up to £110,000. The finance team is well-resourced and focused on continuous improvement, making it an exciting place for career growth.
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