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Financial Controller (ACA required) - PE backed Retail - 90/95k + bonus / package
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Senior Finance Leadership Opportunity – Finance Controller
Client: Rapidly growing international consumer business, PE-backed, headquartered in West London
An integral senior finance role to support FD & COO, driving finance strategies, operational delivery, and reporting—balancing technical expertise alongside commercial acumen in a dynamic, ambition-driven environment.
Purpose of the Role
This strategic finance leadership position will shape and oversee the finance function while ensuring alignment with broader organizational growth. The ideal candidate will take ownership of financial controls, reporting, and operational finance—delivering day-to-day efficiency and strategic insight.
Key Responsibilities
- Finance Operations & Close Governance
- Design, implement, and reinforce accounting controls and procedural frameworks.
- Lead the month-end close process; collaborate with auditors and manage tax compliance.
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Financial Planning & Strategy
- Lead FP&A (Forecasting & Analysis) and shape finance strategy partnering with senior stakeholders.
- Contribute to financial vision, spanning budgeting, forecasting, balance sheet optimization, and cash flow analysis.
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Financial Reporting
- Drive accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting for the board.
- Support nuanced strategic decision-making via data-driven narratives.
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Operational Excellence
- Tackle ad hoc projects requiring innovative problem-solving.
Core Requirements
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- Exceptional qualifications: Qualified ACA authorised with practical training exposure (ideally within private equity, SMEs, or high-growth businesses).
- Technical rigor: Ability to synthesise complexity into pragmatic solutions.
- Academic prowess: Demonstrated commercial insight through education and industry achievement.
- Balance of gravitas & execution: Confident at board-level scrutiny, yet adept at handson delivery—when regional controls demand it.
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A senior role encompassing board facing coverage while retaining hands-on involvement in finance delivery.
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