Financial Controller/ Head of Fin Ops - £85,000-£95,000 + Bonus & Benefits- London (Hybrid)- Permanent- ACCA/CIMA/ACA
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a fast-growing, privately owned business entering an exciting phase of professionalisation and preparing for a planned exit. As part of this journey, we are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller / Head of Finance Operations to lead the day-to-day finance function, strengthen controls, and build scalable processes to support growth and transaction readiness.
This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys transforming finance operations, improving reporting quality, and leading teams through systems and process change in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Finance Operations & Reporting
- Own and enhance the month-end close and management reporting process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and insight.
- Deliver robust balance sheet controls, reconciliations, and working capital management.
- Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and transactional finance, driving efficiency and strong financial governance.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting in partnership with senior leadership.
Controls, Governance & Compliance
- Strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial processes to ensure audit readiness and best practice.
- Support statutory reporting, year-end audit, and external stakeholder requirements.
- Prepare the finance function for increased scrutiny ahead of a sale/exit process.
Systems & Transformation
- Co-lead the ERP implementation, from design through delivery and adoption.
- Drive process improvement initiatives across finance operations, reporting, and systems.
- Build scalable infrastructure to support growth and multi-site complexity.
Leadership & Business Partnering
- Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance team.
- Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide actionable financial insight.
- Act as a trusted deputy to senior leadership on all operational finance matters.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
- Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance Operations, or similar leadership role.
- Background within retail, consumer, or multi-site environments highly desirable.
- Demonstrated success delivering ERP implementations or major systems transformations.
- Strong track record of process improvement across month-end, AP, reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience managing and developing finance teams.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, change environments
Personal Attributes
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Detail-focused with a continuous improvement mindset
- Commercially aware and results-driven
Financial Controller/ Head of Fin Ops - £85,000-£95,000 + Bonus & Benefits- London (Hybrid)- Permanent- ACCA/CIMA/ACA