Finance Control Director: Lead 20-Strong Team & Governance

Carnival UK; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

Employee discounts

25 days leave

Job summary

Carnival UK seeks a Director, Assistant Financial Controller to lead a 20-strong Financial Control team, ensure GAAP/IFRS reporting integrity, and partner with the EPMO on governance and risk management. The role combines strategic direction with hands-on leadership in a high‑profile finance function.

You will manage external audits, drive continuous improvement, and shape the financial direction across the organisation while pursuing personal career progression within a global leisure group.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant background with Financial Controller experience in a large organisation.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience of managing external auditors and statutory/regulatory reporting.
• Experience of leading change programmes in complex organisational structures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and safeguard the financial integrity of Carnival UK's reported results, statutory submissions and management accounts.
• Lead the external auditor relationship and work with GARS on audit deliverables.
• Drive a robust culture of financial control and governance across the organisation.
• Coach and inspire the Financial Control team, fostering high performance and development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial control

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Auditing management

Change management

People management

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Carnival UK seeks a Director, Assistant Financial Controller to lead a 20-strong Financial Control team, ensure GAAP/IFRS reporting integrity, and partner with the EPMO on governance and risk management. The role combines strategic direction with hands-on leadership in a high‑profile finance function.

You will manage external audits, drive continuous improvement, and shape the financial direction across the organisation while pursuing personal career progression within a global leisure group.