Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Didcot (4 days on site) – £75,000 to £85,000

We are pleased to be working a fast-growing, profitable retail business generating around £50m in revenue, expanding globally and driving double-digit like-for-like growth on the high street year on year.

A bit more about the role….

As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of core financial operations and controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidence in reporting across multiple legal entities. This is a hands-on role in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who thrives under pressure and wants to make a real impact.

You will report initially to the Head of Finance and work closely with senior leadership. For the right person, there is a clear path to Head of Finance in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial control, including:
  • Management accounting, statutory reporting, and consolidations
  • Cash management, AP/AR oversight, and balance sheet integrity
  • Tax compliance, transfer pricing, and audit coordination
• Implement and optimise financial systems and controls, including NetSuite rollout
• Ensure robust processes for multi-entity accounting in a complex, international retail environment
• Provide confidence in financial reporting to senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Mentor and develop the finance team as transactional processes evolve

A bit about you….

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Minimum 2-3 years as a Financial Controller in a reasonably complex business
• Experience in consumer goods/retail and fast-paced environments
• Strong technical knowledge of financial controls, statutory reporting, and tax
• Proven ability to implement systems and drive process improvements
• Detail-oriented, stickler for compliance, and thrives under pressure
• Leadership qualities with potential to progress to Head of Finance
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders

Financial Controller – Didcot (4 days on site) – £75,000 to £85,000

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