Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Legend London Remote first – London Competitive salary + bonus We’ve partnered with fast-scaling menswear brand Legend London, who are now looking to secure a Financial Controller to help build a scalable finance function capable of supporting their continued international growth. We’re looking for an ambitious, hands-on finance leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with commercial thinking, systems knowledge and a passion for continuous improvement. If you’ve operated within a fast-growing eCommerce, retail or consumer business and enjoy taking ownership within entrepreneurial, founder-led environments, this could be the role for you. About Legend London Legend London is one of the UK’s fastest-growing menswear brands, built around premium everyday essentials designed for modern lifestyles. This is an exciting opportunity to join the company at a pivotal stage of its journey and help shape the finance function that will support its continued international expansion. The brand has scaled rapidly through a combination of: - Strong product - eCommerce - Performance marketing - Highly effective social-first creative - International growth Legend are now entering their next phase of growth, with finance playing a central role in improving visibility, strengthening controls and supporting better commercial decision-making across the business. Role Overview As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of financial reporting, commercial strategy, controls, multi-entity consolidations and compliance across Legend’s international business. This role goes beyond traditional financial reporting. You’ll partner with senior leadership and the wider business to: - Drive commercial performance - Improve operational efficiency - Strengthen financial controls - Deliver meaningful commercial insight - Introduce scalable systems and processes - Lead the adoption of ERP, AI and automation across finance Working closely with the Founder/CEO, Fractional CFO and senior leadership team, you’ll become a trusted business partner who combines technical accounting expertise with commercial acumen and systems thinking. What Success Looks Like Within your first 12–18 months, you will have: - Successfully implemented an integrated ERP and AI-powered finance platform - Automated key finance processes and reduced manual reporting - Established an accurate, efficient and timely month-end process - Delivered trusted reporting and commercial insights to support strategic decisions - Improved group consolidations across all international entities - Embedded robust financial controls and governance - Ensured tax and statutory compliance across every territory - Built a high-performing finance team with clear ownership and accountability - Established Finance as a proactive commercial partner to the wider business Main Responsibilities AI, Systems & Process Improvement - Lead the migration from Xero to a fully integrated ERP platform - Define finance system requirements alongside key stakeholders - Drive automation, standardisation and AI adoption across the finance function - Reduce manual processes and improve the accuracy and efficiency of reporting - Introduce scalable systems capable of supporting continued international growth Financial Reporting & Control - Own the monthly close process across all entities - Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts - Deliver board reporting, KPI dashboards and meaningful commercial commentary - Continually improve the monthly reporting pack using Xero and Fathom - Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and appropriately supported - Develop and maintain a robust financial control environment - Lead annual audit preparation and manage external auditor relationships - Maintain accounting policies and ensure compliance with relevant standards Group Finance & International Operations - Lead monthly consolidation across the UK, UAE, Netherlands and US businesses - Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations and eliminations - Ensure accurate foreign currency accounting and multi-currency reporting - Coordinate the preparation of statutory accounts - Manage relationships with international tax advisers - Ensure VAT, corporation tax and other statutory filings are completed accurately and on time across all jurisdictions Commercial Finance & Business Partnering - Analyse business performance, profitability and margins - Provide meaningful commentary and actionable commercial insights alongside monthly results - Support budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning - Build financial models and scenario analysis for strategic initiatives - Identify opportunities to improve profitability and cash generation - Partner with operational leaders to support commercial decision-making - Challenge spending and identify cost-saving opportunities across the business Cash Flow & Working Capital - Monitor and optimise cash flow and working capital performance - Own cash forecasting and liquidity planning - Oversee inventory accounting and stock reconciliations - Support credit control and supplier payment processes - Improve visibility across cash requirements and future investment decisions Leadership & Team Development - Build, develop and lead a scalable finance function - Recruit and develop additional team members as the business grows - Manage and coach the overseas bookkeeper - Create clear ownership and accountability across the team - Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance Expectations - Highly commercial and strategically minded - Hands-on, proactive and accountable - Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, founder-led environment - Able to balance technical accuracy with the wider commercial picture - Naturally curious and driven by continuous improvement - Confident challenging decisions and influencing senior stakeholders - Strong bias towards action, ownership and execution - Comfortable managing multiple priorities as the business evolves Required Skills & Experience - ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified - 5+ years’ post-qualified experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role - Experience within eCommerce, retail, consumer goods, FMCG or another fast-growing, multi-entity business - Strong technical accounting knowledge - Experience preparing consolidated management accounts across international, multi-currency group structures - Proven experience improving financial reporting, controls and processes - Experience managing audits, statutory reporting and tax compliance - Strong commercial acumen and business-partnering skills - Confidence influencing both finance and non-finance stakeholders - Advanced Excel skills and experience analysing large data sets - Experience managing and developing finance team members Bonus If You Have - Experience implementing an ERP system - Experience introducing AI and automation across finance - Previous exposure to fast-scaling DTC or eCommerce brands - Experience using Xero and Fathom - Experience supporting a business through rapid international expansion - Exposure to inventory accounting within a product-led business Salary & Benefits - Competitive base salary + bonus - Remote-first working with a future London office - Direct exposure to the Founder/CEO, Fractional CFO and senior leadership team - Opportunity to lead high-impact ERP, automation and business intelligence projects - Genuine ownership over the development of the finance function - International exposure across the UK, US, Europe and other global markets - Strong career progression within a rapidly scaling business If this sounds like you, hit apply or email Kyle find out more! Legend London is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting every team member’s success – let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. Originally posted on Himalayas