Royal Mail Financial Controller

Royal Mail; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Healthcare

35% annual bonus

30 days annual leave

Company pension

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking an exceptional finance leader to join the Finance Leadership Team as RM Financial Controller. Based in Chesterfield or London, you will drive financial control, external reporting and governance across the UK business, reporting to the Director of Group Finance.

This high-visibility role requires strong technical accounting, ability to lead large teams and influence Executive stakeholders while guiding finance transformation initiatives across a complex, regulated

Qualifications

• Executive presence with senior stakeholders and Boards.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and IFRS expertise.
• Experience leading large, geographically dispersed finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control, balance sheet governance and external reporting.
• Own UK inputs into Group consolidation and robust external reporting.
• Lead statutory reporting, annual reporting and external audit activity.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters and IFRS interpretation.
• Strengthen controls and drive continuous improvement in governance and reporting.
• Prepare Board/Audit Committee papers with insights on risks and judgements.
• Lead finance transformation programmes while maintaining governance.
• Develop and inspire large finance teams across locations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Communication skills

Commercial judgement

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Job reference 341573 Royal Mail Financial Controller

Chesterfield Office S49 1PF or 185 Farringdon EC1A 1AA

Permanent, Full time

Salary & Benefits

Highly competitive salary and bonus package, commensurate with a senior role - Full details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

In addition - car allowance or cash equivalent, healthcare, 35% annual bonus potential, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates

Royal Mail Financial Controller

Location

Chesterfield or London

Working Pattern

4 days office-based, 1 day home-based

Reports to

Director of Group Finance

Contract

Permanent, Full Time

London-based candidates will be expected to travel to Chesterfield as required.

Shape the Future of Finance at Royal Mail

Royal Mail is undergoing significant transformation as we modernise our operations, strengthen governance and build the future capability of our Finance function. As we continue this journey, we are seeking an exceptional finance leader to join our Finance Leadership Team as RM Financial Controller.

Reporting to the Director of Group Finance, this is a highly visible and influential leadership role with accountability for financial reporting integrity, financial control and balance sheet stewardship across Royal Mail and the Corporate Centre. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of governance, reporting and control across a large, complex and strategically important UK business.

This is a unique opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation, lead a substantial and diverse finance function and help shape the future of reporting, governance and financial control within one of the UK's most recognised organisations.

The Opportunity

As RM Financial Controller, you will lead financial control, external reporting, technical accounting, governance and key finance operations across the UK business.

You will act as a trusted adviser to senior finance leaders, Executive stakeholders, Audit Committees and Boards, ensuring robust financial stewardship while supporting major finance transformation programmes, including SAP S/4HANA implementation and wider finance modernisation initiatives.

Providing senior financial leadership across large, complex finance teams spanning multiple locations and disciplines. You will strengthen financial controls, enhance reporting and governance standards, and cultivate a high-performing culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial control, balance sheet governance and external reporting across Royal Mail and the Corporate Centre
• Own UK inputs into Group consolidation and play a senior leadership role in the delivery of robust Group external reporting
• Lead statutory reporting, annual reporting and external audit activity
• Provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters and IFRS interpretation
• Strengthen the controls environment and drive continuous improvement across governance, reporting and financial control processes
• Prepare Board and Audit Committee papers and provide insight on significant financial risks, accounting judgements and control matters
• Play a key leadership role in finance transformation programmes, ensuring governance, reporting and controls remain robust throughout change
• Lead, develop and inspire large-scale finance teams whilst building future capability across the function

About You

You will be an accomplished finance leader with a proven track record of operating within large, complex and highly regulated organisations.

You will combine outstanding technical accounting expertise with the leadership capability, judgement and influence required to operate effectively with Executive Committees, Audit Committees and Boards. You will be equally comfortable leading large teams, driving transformation and managing complex stakeholder relationships while maintaining a relentless focus on control, integrity and quality.

Essential Experience And Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Extensive leadership experience across financial accounting, external reporting and financial control
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and significant experience managing complex accounting judgements
• Experience supporting Group consolidation, statutory reporting and external audit activities
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks
• Experience leading large, geographically dispersed finance teams
• Proven experience delivering finance transformation, process improvement and organisational change initiatives
• Experience operating within a listed, regulated or equivalently large and complex corporate environment

Leadership Attributes

You will bring:

• Executive presence and credibility with senior stakeholders
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills
• Strong commercial judgement and decision-making capability
• A collaborative leadership style that develops talent and drives high performance
• Resilience and adaptability within a fast-paced and evolving environment
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on strengthening controls, improving efficiency and delivering sustainable change

Why Join Royal Mail

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most iconic organisations at a pivotal point in its transformation journey.

You will work alongside an experienced leadership team, influence decisions that shape the future of the business and lead critical reporting, governance and control activities during a period of significant change and investment in Finance capability.

If you are an accomplished finance leader who combines technical depth with the ability to influence at the highest level, lead through complexity and deliver lasting transformation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits & Rewards

In addition to the salary and benefits outlined above, you'll also enjoy:

• Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Supportive and generous company sick pay
• Funded Dental – As a manager you are eligible to a level of employer funded dental insurance**
• Health Assessment – As a manager you are eligible to an employer funded health assessment every 2 years**
• Benefits Account – With more than 800 retail offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills as well as employer provided and voluntary benefits to suit your lifestyle.
• Your Wellbeing - you and your family have 24/7 access to a range of free services and tools, offering support for physical and mental wellbeing, financial guidance, and social support whenever you need it.
• Eligible for enrolment in NEST pension plan after 3 months service and CDC pension scheme after 12 months service
• Available only to permanent employees

Next Steps

The next stage of the selection process will be a face to face/virtual interview.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

Closing Date: 15th October 2026. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.