Strategic Financial Controller for Global Growth

Elizabeth Scarlett Ltd.; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A lifestyle and accessories brand in Potters Bar is seeking a Financial Controller to own the financial backbone of their operations. This role involves leading financial reporting, improving controls, and driving efficiencies across the UK, US, and EU. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with over 5 years of experience and a strong background in financial and management reporting, ready to support strategic growth initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance to shape the company's financial future.

Qualifications

• Qualified financial accountant (ACA / ACCA) with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience.
• Proven ability to improve processes and implement systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and quarterly management reporting cycle.
• Present analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.
• Oversee annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Strengthen financial controls and reporting frameworks.
• Deliver improvements leveraging automation.
• Manage and develop a growing finance team.
• Take responsibility for payroll and VAT reporting.
• Support strategic projects with financial modelling.

Skills

Qualified financial accountant (ACA / ACCA)

Financial and management reporting

Process improvement

NetSuite experience

Team management

Microsoft Office skills

Engagement with senior stakeholders

Education

5+ years’ post-qualification experience

Tools

NetSuite

Google Sheets

Job description

A lifestyle and accessories brand in Potters Bar is seeking a Financial Controller to own the financial backbone of their operations. This role involves leading financial reporting, improving controls, and driving efficiencies across the UK, US, and EU. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with over 5 years of experience and a strong background in financial and management reporting, ready to support strategic growth initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance to shape the company's financial future.