Finance Controller - Banking in London

Kenny Recruit are working with a multi-national brand owner and online retailer with a portfolio of world-class consumer goods brands. We are looking for an exceptional Financial Controller who thrives in a fast-moving, high-volume e-commerce environment. You will take full responsibility for the integrity of financial reporting, month-end close, ERP management, treasury, and controls across the business, ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable financial information is available to the leadership team.

You will work closely with the CFO and wider senior leadership to drive improvements in processes, systems, and financial performance. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can roll up their sleeves to stabilise, transform, and continuously improve the finance function. If you enjoy building robust financial controls, managing fast close processes, and influencing commercial decisions through insightful analysis, this role will give you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a growing international business.

3 days in the office required.

• Lead the consolidated month-end reporting process, delivering accurate P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and departmental and channel spend reports.
• Present month-end financials to the senior leadership team and maintain ownership of the actions log.
• Manage intercompany invoicing, payments, and reconciliations.

Financial Controls

• Own financial control across internal and external reporting, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and timeliness.
• Challenge inefficiencies in processes to improve speed and accuracy of financial outputs.
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for the finance department’s focus and improvement initiatives.
• Payroll & benefits approval and management across the group.

Audit and Compliance

• Take full ownership of the audit process, from planning to completion, including creation of financial statements and implementing learnings from prior audits.
• Partner with the finance team to create development plans and strengthen capabilities.
• ERP administrator and architect of financial controls, ensuring data quality and reliable reporting.
• Own reconciliation processes across all marketplaces and sales channels, collaborating with internal and external teams to drive improvements.

Stock, Margin, and Treasury

• Manage working capital, optimising payables and receivables, and ensuring proactive financial stewardship.

Requirements:

• 10+ years’ accounting experience, including a proven track record as a Financial Controller or reporting to a Finance Director/CFO.
• Experience in retail or physical goods, ideally with online marketplaces, Amazon, and international operations.
• Demonstrated ability to stabilise, transform, and optimise finance functions.
• Hands-on operator with commercial acumen, strong analytical skills, and a focus on delivering results.