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
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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:
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Successfully implemented an integrated ERP and AI-powered finance platform
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Automated key finance processes and reduced manual reporting
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Established an accurate, efficient and timely month-end process
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Delivered trusted reporting and commercial insights to support strategic decisions
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Improved group consolidations across all international entities
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Embedded robust financial controls and governance
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Ensured tax and statutory compliance across every territory
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Built a high-performing finance team with clear ownership and accountability
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Established Finance as a proactive commercial partner to the wider business
Main Responsibilities
AI, Systems & Process Improvement
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Lead the migration from Xero to a fully integrated ERP platform
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Define finance system requirements alongside key stakeholders
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Drive automation, standardisation and AI adoption across the finance function
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Reduce manual processes and improve the accuracy and efficiency of reporting
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Introduce scalable systems capable of supporting continued international growth
Financial Reporting & Control
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Own the monthly close process across all entities
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Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts
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Deliver board reporting, KPI dashboards and meaningful commercial commentary
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Continually improve the monthly reporting pack using Xero and Fathom
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Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and appropriately supported
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Develop and maintain a robust financial control environment
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Lead annual audit preparation and manage external auditor relationships
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Maintain accounting policies and ensure compliance with relevant standards
Group Finance & International