At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance team and oversee global accounting for a luxury tea and coffee brand.
- Company: Whittard, a passionate company with a rich history since 1886.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, up to 50% product discount, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with a commitment to diverse perspectives and experiences.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a growing business.
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with experience in financial control and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
At Whittard, we’re passionate about bringing luxury tea and coffee to our communities. We’ve been achieving this goal since 1886, and have ambitious objectives to grow our business with each role being key in delivering these. The Group Financial Controller is an exciting opportunity to be a critical part of this journey leading the Finance team at our Milton Park office. Reporting to the CFO you will play a key role overseeing global accounting and finance across retail, e-commerce and wholesale operations, including reporting, controls, intercompany activity and team leadership. In return you’ll benefit from hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, fantastic product discounts and investments in your professional training and development.
Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end close process, delivering accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting across the Group.
- Oversee treasury, cash flow, working capital and intercompany accounting across multiple international entities.
- Drive improvements to finance systems, reporting processes and automation to support business growth and operational efficiency.
- Ensure robust financial controls, statutory compliance, tax reporting and successful audit delivery.
- Partner with FP&A to provide financial insight, support forecasting and drive business performance.
- Lead, coach and develop the Finance team while driving continuous improvement across systems and processes.
About You
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with significant experience in financial control, group reporting and consolidations.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, statutory reporting and financial controls.
- Experienced in leading and developing finance teams within a multi-entity or international business environment.
- Comfortable managing intercompany transactions, foreign currency exposure and international compliance requirements.
- Commercially astute, with the ability to provide insight and influence strategic decision-making.
- Experience within retail, consumer goods, e-commerce or other multi-channel environments.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance + enjoy your birthday off.
- Up to 50% store discount on Whittard products.
- Monthly product allowance.
- Auto-enrolment Pension scheme.
- Access to our wellbeing portal and Employee Assistant Programme.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Selection of family friendly benefits.
At Whittard of Chelsea, we believe great teams are built by bringing together people with different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is able to thrive, and are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. As friendly fanatics who genuinely love what we do, we're passionate about creating a welcoming experience from the very first conversation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during your application or interview process, please get in touch with us at jobs@whittard.co.uk. We'll be happy to support you.
Group Financial Controller in Abingdon employer: Whittard of Chelsea
Whittard of Chelsea is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values diversity and inclusion while fostering professional growth. Located in Milton Park, the HR Business Partner role provides opportunities for hybrid working, generous holiday allowances, and significant discounts on luxury tea and coffee products, making it a rewarding place to develop your career in HR.
