Group Financial Controller

We’re the Moonpig Group – home to Moonpig, Greetz, Red Letter Days and Buyagift – and we’re on a mission to make people feel loved, celebrated and remembered. Whether it’s a card that gets them laughing out loud or a gift that makes their day, we help people stay close, no matter the miles. We’re proud to be leading the online gifting revolution, with brilliant products, clever tech and a whole lot of heart. Our platform makes it easy to create moments that matter – packed with personal touches and delivered with care. We’re not just about selling cards or gifts – we’re here to spread joy, spark smiles and make every celebration feel extra special. And with values that guide how we work and support one another, we’ve built a place where people (and ideas) can truly thrive. If you’re looking to make an impact, bring your spark and be part of something meaningful – we’d love to have you on the team. 🌙🐷 We’re looking for a Group Financial Controller to join Moonpig Group in a significant senior Finance leadership role. You’ll lead a broad portfolio spanning external reporting, tax, treasury, sustainability, governance, controls, risk and finance transformation, with regular exposure to our Executive team, Audit Committee and Board. This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate or new Audit Director looking to make a senior move into industry, or an established listed-company Finance leader ready for greater breadth and influence. You’ll bring deep expertise in listed-company reporting and audit, while expanding your leadership across a wider Group Finance remit - with significant scope to grow your impact and career as Moonpig Group continues to evolve. This is a hybrid role in our London Head Office (2 days a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays) Key Responsibilities: Own the delivery of Group external reporting under IFRS, including the half-year and full-year reporting processes, alongside statutory reporting across all jurisdictions Lead the Group audit process, managing external auditor relationships and ensuring a high-quality and effective audit cycle Provide leadership on technical accounting matters, including the development and application of robust accounting policies and governance Prepare high-quality papers and reporting for the Audit Committee and Board, bringing clarity and sound judgement to complex financial and regulatory matters Own corporate month-end processes and Group consolidation for management reporting, alongside the corporate budgeting process and Group balance sheet and cash flow forecasting Oversee the Group’s global tax strategy and compliance framework across multiple jurisdictions, including corporation tax, VAT/GST and employment taxes Maintain strong tax governance, including SAO and Corporate Criminal Offence compliance, oversee tax provisioning and disclosures, and identify appropriate tax optimisation opportunities Lead the Group’s sustainability reporting agenda and evolving regulatory requirements, alongside the internal control framework and UK Corporate Governance Code Provision 29 compliance Oversee treasury, liquidity and financial risk management, as well as the Group’s enterprise risk management framework Oversee internal audit and ensure delivery of an effective, risk-based audit plan Shape and deliver the Finance systems strategy across ERP, consolidation and reporting tools, driving transformation, automation and scalability Partner with Technology teams to improve financial data quality, accessibility, reporting and insight Lead and develop a high-performing senior team across specialist Finance disciplines, while managing key relationships with external auditors and advisors Collaborate closely with FP&A, financial control and financial operations, and support strategic initiatives including ongoing growth, regulatory change, and finance transformation activity About you: ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent, with significant post-qualification experience and the credibility to operate as a senior Finance leader Substantial experience working with UK-listed businesses, either in a senior in-house Finance position or advising listed clients within a leading audit practice Deep understanding of IFRS, listed-company reporting and the annual report cycle Significant audit leadership experience, with the ability to manage complex audits and senior auditor relationships Strong technical accounting judgement and the confidence to form a view on complex or ambiguous issues Experience engaging with senior executives, with Board and Audit Committee exposure highly valued Breadth across governance, controls, risk and compliance, alongside the ability and curiosity to build knowledge quickly in less familiar areas Strong leadership capability, with experience developing senior people and creating clarity across broad areas of accountability Comfortable balancing competing priorities and making sound decisions in a fast-moving, evolving environment Able to influence and challenge constructively, including when working with senior or demanding stakeholders Experience across tax, treasury, sustainability reporting, finance systems or transformation would be valuable, but deep expertise across every area is not expected Experience within e-commerce, technology or another fast-paced, growth-oriented business would be beneficial What’s in it for you? We believe in empowering our team to do their best work. Enjoy: 💰 Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Plus, generous pension plans & staff discounts. 💆🏽 Wellbeing First: Private healthcare (UK) and mental health support. 🏖️ Flexible Working & Time Off: Generous holidays, hybrid working (1-3 days in office, depending on role/team) & up to 20 days of international working. 📈 Career Growth: Learning allowances, coaching & development programs. Want to know more? Explore our full benefits package: here Our Ways of Working: We trust our colleagues to do what’s right and offer flexibility to support a balance between work and life. At the same time, face-to-face office time is an important and expected part of working at Moonpig Group. We believe regular in-person working supports collaboration, alignment, and effective decision-making. Candidates will have regular and ongoing time working from the office as part of their role, which will be discussed during the recruitment process. Moonpig Group’s Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity: At Moonpig Group, we’re all about creating a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong. We celebrate what makes each of us unique, whether that’s our background, how we work best, or what matters most to us. From working parents who need flexible hours to neurodiverse colleagues with specific working styles, we’re here to support our people in ways that work for them. Because when you feel valued and included, you can thrive, and so can we. We’re proud to have a number of employee-led groups driving this forward, including our LGBTQ+, Gender Balance, Neurodiversity and EMBRACE (Educating Myself for Better Racial Awareness and Cultural Enrichment) communities, plus our Group-wide EDI committee. These teams help make sure every voice is heard and every idea has a place. We know that diversity fuels creativity, innovation and connection, and that’s why we’ll keep pushing for progress. Together, we’re building a culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and free to be their brilliant, authentic selves. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply and share your pronouns if you are comfortable to do so😊