Financial Controller
Location: London / HybridReporting to: Finance DirectorDirect Report: Finance Manager
About Us
We are a fast-growing, founder-led luxury fashion brand with an expanding global presence across Shopify ecommerce, UK & US retail stores, and international wholesale.
The finance function is established and working well, but as the business grows in scale and complexity, we are looking for a capable and hands‑on Financial Controller to strengthen day‑to‑day controls, improve reporting, and support continued growth.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the day‑to‑day running of the finance function.
This is a practical, sleeves‑rolled‑up role in an ambitious SME environment. You will oversee monthly reporting, controls, inventory accounting, and systems management, while managing one Finance Manager and supporting process improvement as we scale.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Controls
Prepare and review monthly management accounts across UK and US entities
Ensure timely and accurate reporting with meaningful variance analysis
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls
Support year‑end audit and statutory reporting
Oversee VAT and US sales tax compliance
Systems & Operations
Oversee and optimise use of Xero as the core accounting system
Ensure accurate integration between Shopify, POS systems, and accounting
Work closely with operations on stock system reconciliations
Improve processes and reporting efficiency as the business grows
Inventory & Margin Management
Oversee inventory accounting and monthly stock reconciliations
Monitor stock provisions and slow‑moving inventory
Ensure accurate COGS and landed cost reporting
Support gross margin analysis across ecommerce, retail, and wholesale
Cash Flow & Working Capital
Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts
Monitor working capital, including stock levels and debtor management
Support budgeting and forecasting alongside the Finance Director
Team Management
Manage and develop the Finance Manager
Ensure clear processes and accountability within the team
Support continuous improvement of the finance function
Candidate Profile
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
4–7 years’ experience, ideally within retail, fashion, or consumer brand
Experience in an inventory‑led business
Hands‑on experience with Xero
Familiarity with Shopify and stock management systems essential
Strong attention to detail and control mindset
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced SME environment
Practical, proactive, and solutions‑focused
Why Join
Work in a founder‑led, creative luxury brand
Be part of a growing international business
Opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function
Broad exposure across ecommerce, retail, and wholesale
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