Financial Controller

1 week ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Stanton House Full time

Stanton House is working with a leading PE-backed retail and distribution business with revenues of £45m. Our client is internationally recognised for its high-quality products offering bespoke solutions for its clients. As the business continues to expand and evolve, they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Controller to join the team to drive a strong controls process as the business scales.


As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the following:

1. Financial Processes & Controls

  • Process Evaluation & Improvement: Lead a thorough review of all existing financial processes and procedures, assessing their scalability and efficiency for a business with significant growth ambitions. Make recommendations for process automation and improvements to increase efficiency, then oversee the implementation of these changes.
  • Policy Enforcement: Ensure that the company’s internal financial policies are applied consistently and effectively across the business.

2. Reporting & Analysis

  • Management Reporting: Take full ownership of producing monthly management accounts and the associated commentary, providing valuable insights and analysis to guide key business decisions.
  • Cashflow Forecasting: Develop and maintain both rolling 12-month and short-term (13-week) cash flow forecasts to ensure strong liquidity management and financial visibility.
  • Financial Reporting Oversight: Oversee the preparation and analysis of key financial reports, including balance sheet reconciliations, aged debtor and creditor reports, and intercompany reconciliations.
  • External Filing: Manage the timely submission of all required filings with government agencies (e.g., Companies House, HMRC).

3. Team Leadership & Operational Management

  • Team Management: Lead and manage the transactional finance team, ensuring efficient and accurate support for internal departments and key stakeholders.
  • Accounting & Filing Management: Drive the accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting processes, ensuring all filings are completed on time and in accordance with regulations.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to align financial activities with overall business goals and ensure efficient execution of finance-related tasks.
  • Working Capital Management: Oversee the company’s working capital cycle, monitoring key performance indicators to ensure financial objectives are met.

4. Audit & Compliance

  • Audit Coordination: Lead the annual audit process, ensuring it is completed efficiently and within the specified timelines, with all necessary filings completed within four months of year-end.
  • Policy Implementation: Implement new initiatives and ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all areas of the business.


To be suitable, you must have the following:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)
  • Experience of working with a business where they have a tangible product e.g. manufacturing, FMCG etc.
  • Technically strong and previously led on the audit process
  • Strong communicational skills and be able to business partner with exec members
  • Available to start immediately
  • PE experience is desirable but not essential


This is a 6-month interim assignment paying c£500-£550pd. Two days a week in the office is required (London-based).


If you feel you meet the above criteria, please do apply. Unfortunately, given the number of applications, we may be unable to provide feedback to all unsuccessful CVs.



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