Global Group Financial Controller | Hybrid & Growth

Whittard of Chelsea; Milton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Store product discounts

Monthly product allowance

Auto-enrolment Pension scheme

Wellbeing portal and EAP

Flexible working

Family friendly benefits

Job summary

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

You will drive month-end close, treasury, financial controls, statutory reporting, and tax compliance, while partnering with FP&A to provide insights and support forecasting.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/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 settings.
• Experience managing intercompany transactions and foreign currency exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and consolidate reporting across the Group.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow, working capital and intercompany accounting globally.
• Drive improvements to finance systems, reporting processes and automation.
• Ensure robust controls, statutory compliance, tax reporting and audit delivery.
• Partner with FP&A to provide financial insight and support forecasting.

Skills

Financial leadership

Team leadership

Strategic insights

Intercompany accounting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

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

You will drive month-end close, treasury, financial controls, statutory reporting, and tax compliance, while partnering with FP&A to provide insights and support forecasting.