Interim Financial Controller - Retail

Interim Financial Controller / Head of Finance High-Growth Boutique Retail Brand The Opportunity Global Accounting Network are partnering with a fast-growing, retail brand, to appoint an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the business through its next phase of growth. With further international expansion, new retail openings and a planned Series A fundraise on the horizon, this is an exciting opportunity to join an entrepreneurial business at a pivotal stage of its journey. Reporting to the CFO, the successful candidate will take ownership of the end-to-end finance function, ensuring robust financial control, strong cash flow management and scalable processes are in place to support continued growth. This is a broad, hands-on role that extends beyond traditional financial control, combining operational finance leadership with commercial analysis, strategic projects and potential M&A or fundraising due diligence. The ideal candidate will be a senior Financial Controller, Head of Finance or commercially minded Finance Director who can operate at pace, challenge stakeholders and bring the authority and financial rigour needed to support an ambitious, high-growth retail business. Key Responsibilities

• Financial Control & Reporting: Take ownership of the end-to-end finance function, overseeing day-to-day accounting, month-end close, management reporting, balance sheet integrity and financial controls.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital: Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital optimisation, providing clear visibility of the company's financial position to support rapid expansion.
• Commercial Finance & Business Partnering: Work closely with the CFO and wider leadership team to support commercial decision-making, challenge expenditure and evaluate business performance, investment decisions and growth opportunities.
• Financial Modelling & Analysis: Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts and scenario analysis to support strategic planning, store expansion, international growth and fundraising.
• Audit & Due Diligence: Lead preparations for the February 2027 audit, ensuring financial records and supporting documentation are robust, accurate and audit-ready. Build well-organised due diligence files to support the anticipated Series A fundraise and any potential corporate transactions.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Review existing finance processes, identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability.
• International Finance: Oversee international accounting requirements, including coordination with the US accounting resource, as the business establishes its American entity and expands into new markets.
• Commercial Performance & KPIs: Partner with growth and marketing stakeholders to understand online trading metrics, including conversion rates, impressions and customer acquisition performance, ensuring financial analysis translates into actionable commercial insight.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the senior finance representative across the business, bringing confidence, pace and authority when engaging with key stakeholders and challenging decisions where necessary. The Ideal Candidate
• An experienced Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Finance Director with a strong track record in fast-growing, entrepreneurial businesses.
• Proven experience managing the full finance function in a hands-on environment, with the ability to balance operational delivery with broader commercial responsibilities.
• Experience within retail, ecommerce, direct-to-consumer (DTC), consumer brands or another high-growth, digitally led business would be highly advantageous.
• Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, cash flow management and forecasting capabilities.
• Commercially astute, with experience in financial modelling, business partnering, cost control and supporting strategic growth initiatives.
• Experience preparing a business for audit and supporting fundraising, investor due diligence or M&A processes.
• Strong systems and process improvement experience, ideally including Xero