<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p></p><p data-start="191" data-end="384"><strong data-start="191" data-end="248">Financial Controller - Retail Icons in Growth Mode</strong><br data-start="248" data-end="251"><strong data-start="251" data-end="319">South London | Hybrid (3 days in) | Parking Available</strong><br data-start="319" data-end="322"><strong data-start="322" data-end="384">Permanent | Up to £85,000 + Benefits + Long-Term Growth</strong></p><p data-start="386" data-end="545">Are you ready to lead finance for two of the UK's most recognisable fashion names - brands with rich heritage, loyal followings, and bold plans for the future?</p><p data-start="547" data-end="797">We're looking for a <span data-start="567" data-end="600">hands-on Financial Controller</span> who's ready to make their mark. This is not just a reporting role - it's your chance to <span data-start="689" data-end="719">shape the finance function</span>, influence big decisions, and be a key voice as these brands evolve and grow.</p><h3 data-start="799" data-end="829">Why you'll love it here:</h3><ul data-start="830" data-end="1228"><li data-start="830" data-end="930"><p data-start="832" data-end="930"><span data-start="832" data-end="870">Creative &amp; Commercial Environment:</span> Fashion, heritage, and fast-paced decision-making collide</p></li><li data-start="931" data-end="1015"><p data-start="933" data-end="1015"><span data-start="933" data-end="952">Hybrid Working:</span> 3 days in their stunning HQ (yes, there's parking!)</p></li><li data-start="1016" data-end="1114"><p data-start="1018" data-end="1114"><span data-start="1018" data-end="1040">Modern Leadership:</span> Collaborative, approachable Finance Director who values input and ideas</p></li><li data-start="1115" data-end="1228"><p data-start="1117" data-end="1228"><span data-start="1117" data-end="1138">Big Brand Impact:</span> Be part of a business that's not just on the high street - it's part of British culture</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1235" data-end="1271">What you'll lead and deliver:</h3><ul data-start="1272" data-end="1760"><li data-start="1272" data-end="1346"><p data-start="1274" data-end="1346">Manage and mentor the <span data-start="1296" data-end="1324">operational finance team</span> to high performance</p></li><li data-start="1347" data-end="1417"><p data-start="1349" data-end="1417">Full <span data-start="1354" data-end="1377">management accounts</span> ownership, cash flow, board reporting</p></li><li data-start="1418" data-end="1498"><p data-start="1420" data-end="1498">Drive <span data-start="1426" data-end="1455">efficiencies and controls</span>, implementing smart process improvements</p></li><li data-start="1499" data-end="1572"><p data-start="1501" data-end="1572">Partner closely with HQ and <span data-start="1529" data-end="1570">store teams on commercial performance</span></p></li><li data-start="1573" data-end="1626"><p data-start="1575" data-end="1626">Oversee <span data-start="1583" data-end="1624">payroll across retail and head office</span></p></li><li data-start="1627" data-end="1680"><p data-start="1629" data-end="1680">Own <span data-start="1633" data-end="1678">statutory accounts, audit, and compliance</span></p></li><li data-start="1681" data-end="1760"><p data-start="1683" data-end="1760">Budgeting, reforesting, <span data-start="1709" data-end="1727">margin insight</span>, and working capital oversight</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1767" data-end="1792">What you'll bring:</h3><ul data-start="1793" data-end="2176"><li data-start="1793" data-end="1880"><p data-start="1795" data-end="1880"><span data-start="1795" data-end="1826">ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified</span>, with strong retail or multi-site sector experience</p></li><li data-start="1881" data-end="1957"><p data-start="1883" data-end="1957">Confident, collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment</p></li><li data-start="1958" data-end="2026"><p data-start="1960" data-end="2026">Sharp commercial edge and top-tier technical accounting know-how</p></li><li data-start="2027" data-end="2107"><p data-start="2029" data-end="2107">Natural communicator - comfortable with everyone from CFOs to Store Managers</p></li><li data-start="2108" data-end="2176"><p data-start="2110" data-end="2176">Advanced Excel skills and a love for driving change through data</p></li></ul><p data-start="2183" data-end="2368"><span data-start="2183" data-end="2218">Your next big step starts here.</span> If you're craving a role where you can make an impact, bring ideas to life, and grow with a brand that's going places - we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>BBBH32453</p></dd>