Financial Controller

We are looking for a highly capable and commercially minded Financial Controller to join our team on a fixed term mat contract and play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and performance of our financial operations. This is a senior leadership role within Finance, responsible for delivering robust financial control, high-quality reporting, and driving continuous improvement across processes, systems, and teams. You'll partner closely with the CFO and wider business to provide insights that shape decision-making and support growth. What you'll be doing

• Lead the delivery of accurate, timely financial and statutory reporting
• Oversee the month-end close process and consolidated reporting to stakeholders and lenders
• Ensure a strong and effective financial control environment, aligned to accounting standards and internal policies
• Take ownership of cash flow, treasury, and liquidity management, including rolling forecasts
• Report on working capital performance (receivables, payables and inventory)
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and tax requirements
• Lead core finance operations including accounts payable, receivable, and credit control
• Act as the finance lead on systems and process improvement, driving scalable and efficient operations
• Support strategic decision-making by providing financial insights and technical expertise
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team
What success looks like
• Financial reporting is delivered accurately and on time
• Month-end close completed within agreed timelines
• Strong audit outcomes with minimal findings
• Cash flow and working capital are effectively managed and optimised
• Systems and processes are continually enhanced to improve efficiency and quality of data
• Finance is seen as a trusted, value-adding partner to the business
  
  Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant post-qualification experience
• Proven experience operating in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role
• Experience in a multi-channel or complex business environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a track record of improving financial processes and controls
• Experience leading and developing finance team
• Strong systems and process improvement mindset
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, Disability Confident
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• Company bonus scheme
• 30% discount on food & drink in our managed pubs and Visitor Centre shop
• 50% discount on accommodation across the managed estate
• Westfield Health cash plan - claim back on dental, eye care, physio and more
• Westfield Rewards - retail and lifestyle discounts