Financial Compliance Manager UK & EU

Moose Toys Ltd; Newquay; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing

Paid leave & volunteering

Study assistance

Job summary

Moose Toys Ltd is seeking a Head of Financial Compliance for UK & EU to strengthen governance, controls and risk management across Europe. You will partner with the CFO and senior leaders, shaping compliance strategy and supporting sustainable growth in a fast‑growing global business.

The role demands ACA/ICAEW credentials, advanced Excel, and a strong track record in financial compliance, tax and governance.

Qualifications

• ACA/ICAEW qualification required or equivalent.
• Proven experience in financial governance, compliance, VAT and corporate tax.
• Advanced Excel and data analytics skills essential.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial governance, compliance and risk management across Europe.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Partner with the CFO and senior leaders to support business growth.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Financial governance

Risk management

Strategic partnership

Project management

Education

ACA/ICAEW qualification

Job description

Description

Are you an experienced financial compliance leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a global, award-winning business?

We're looking for a Head of Financial Compliance - UK & EU to join our Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys strengthening governance, driving continuous improvement and partnering with senior leaders to support business growth.

Who We Are

At Moose Toys, we exist to make kids super happy. Recognised as one of the most innovative companies in the industry, we work hard but always keep fun at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our "Playful with a Purpose" mindset, we live our values every day-which is why our Cornwall team has been named one of the UK's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work for five consecutive years, with additional recognition for Development, Wellbeing and Women.

We're passionate about investing in our people through learning and development, and we're committed to making a positive impact through our Net Zero sustainability goals.

Discover more about Moose Toys here:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/moose-toys/life/6c69e3e6-a410-4d96-82e8-829e6caf38d6/?viewAsMember=true

The Role

As our Head of Financial Compliance - Europe, you'll play a key role in supporting strong financial governance, compliance and risk management across our European business. Working closely with the CFO and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll help ensure effective controls, robust processes and high standards of financial integrity.

This is a collaborative and varied role with exposure across our European operations. You'll partner with teams to strengthen compliance frameworks, identify opportunities for improvement and support informed business decision-making in a practical and commercially minded way.

Joining Moose, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, helping us maintain a strong control environment while supporting the continued growth and success of our business across Europe.

What We're Looking For

• ACA qualified accountant (ICAEW)
• Advanced excel and data analysis skills
• Proven experience working within financial compliance, governance, corporate tax, VAT and risk management
• Excellent commercial acumen and the ability to turn complex financial information into clear business recommendations
• Strong organisational, analytical and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A confident communicator who can influence, collaborate and build effective relationships with both internal stakeholders and external advisors, auditors and regulatory bodies
• A naturally curious mindset, with a passion for continuous learning, developing technical expertise and identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working

What We Offer

At Moose we are Playful with a Purpose. We work hard at Moose, but Fun is at the heart of everything we do. This is your chance to join an innovative, collaborative team, with full training and induction to ensure you have the very best 'Flying Start' to Moose Toys.

Offering a fun, energising, motivating environment with great benefits and recognition programs including:

• Our contracts are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (1/2 hour paid lunch break).
• We run a non-contractual flexi ‑ hours scheme with core working hours from 10:00 to 15:00 (Monday to Friday). The remaining hours can be worked flexibly across the week.
• We offer a non-contractual Hybrid working benefit, offering working from home 2days a week (Wednesdays and Fridays) depending on business needs.
• Enhanced, flexible holiday options
• Company Pension Contribution , plus Life Assurance & Income Protection
• Family ‑ focused benefits - Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Shared Paternity Pay, followed by School Holiday support for working parents, and our much ‑ loved Bring Your Pet to Work Days
• Our Wellbeing Programme supports you with gym or physical activity costs, free eye ‑ test vouchers, regular health checks, and an annual Moose Health Subsidy. You'll also benefit from added perks throughout the year, to include free fruit, fresh salad bar and wellbeing treats such as on ‑ site massages to help you stay energised.
• Reward & Recognition - celebrating our Moosie superstars with our Superhappygrams, Employee of the Month & Year Awards and surprise on ‑ the ‑ spot rewards
• Meaningful paid leave that cares for you and your community - including Mental Health Days and paid Volunteer Days, along with opportunities to get involved in our global charity, sustainability, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives.
• Grow your Megamoose potential with continuous professional development programmes, supported by Study Assistance & Study Leave
• Fun social calendar including BBQs, ice ‑ cream vans, family ‑ friendly events, legendary Christmas parties and regular social celebrations

All Welcome

Just like the wide range and variety of brands, Moose embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or on the basis of disability.

As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we warmly welcome part-time applications from candidates with relevant experience. We value different working patterns and are open to discussing flexible arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.