Global Finance Controller | Hybrid & Generous Holidays

Whittard of Chelsea; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Store discount

Monthly product allowance

Wellbeing portal

Employee assistance

Flexible working

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Whittard of Chelsea in Abingdon, England, is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the Finance team at Milton Park. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee global accounting and finance across retail, e-commerce and wholesale, including reporting, controls and intercompany activity.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and strong experience in financial control, group reporting, and multi-entity environments. Hybrid working and generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with significant experience in financial control, group reporting and consolidations.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, statutory reporting and financial controls.
• Experience leading finance teams in multi-entity or international environments.
• Experience managing intercompany transactions and foreign currency exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process with accurate consolidated reporting across the Group.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow, working capital and intercompany accounting across international entities.
• Drive improvements to finance systems, reporting processes and automation.
• Ensure robust financial controls, statutory compliance, tax reporting and audit delivery.
• Partner with FP&A to provide financial insight and support forecasting.
• Lead, coach and develop the Finance team while driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial controls

UK GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Group reporting

Intercompany settlements

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Whittard of Chelsea in Abingdon, England, is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the Finance team at Milton Park. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee global accounting and finance across retail, e-commerce and wholesale, including reporting, controls and intercompany activity.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and strong experience in financial control, group reporting, and multi-entity environments. Hybrid working and generous benefits are offered.