The Group Financial Controller will lead external reporting, compliance, risk management, and finance operations, influencing strategic decisions and supporting growth in a listed business environment.
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 lead a broad portfolio across Group reporting, governance, compliance, and finance operations within a listed business environment. This is a high-impact role with significant visibility across senior leadership, the Audit Committee, and Board, offering the opportunity to influence how Finance supports the wider business as we continue to scale.
This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a broad leadership position with exposure across multiple specialist areas including external reporting, tax, treasury, sustainability reporting, controls, compliance, risk management, and finance transformation.
You’ll join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where curiosity, commercial thinking, and adaptability are highly valued. There’s plenty of scope to shape the role over time as priorities evolve and new regulatory requirements emerge.
We would be open to candidates that would like to take this role on a permanent or a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis. This is a hybrid role in our London Head Office (2 days a week -Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Group’s external reporting processes, including half-year and full-year reporting under IFRS
- Oversee statutory reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions
- Manage relationships with external auditors and support the Group audit process
- Drive strong technical accounting governance and policy development
- Prepare high-quality papers and reporting for the Audit Committee and Board
- Lead Group-wide sustainability and ESG reporting initiatives, including evolving IFRS sustainability requirements
- Oversee controls, compliance, governance, and enterprise risk management frameworks
- Support treasury, liquidity, insurance, and broader financial risk management activities
- Lead the continued development of finance systems, reporting infrastructure, and automation initiatives
- Partner with senior business leaders across Finance and the wider business to support strategic decision-making
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team across several specialist finance disciplines
- Support the business through ongoing growth, regulatory change, and finance transformation activity
About you:
- ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience
- Proven experience within a UK listed business environment
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience leading annual reporting processes
- Experience managing external audits and working with senior stakeholders
- Broad exposure across governance, controls, compliance, and financial reporting
- Ability to operate effectively across multiple specialist finance areas and shifting priorities
- Strong relationship-building skills with experience influencing senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a pragmatic and collaborative approach
- Experience leading and developing senior teams
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new areas quickly
- Exposure to sustainability reporting, tax, treasury, or finance transformation 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), mental health support & dog-friendly offices (London & NL).
🏖️ 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😊 - If you have any reasonable adjustment requests throughout the interview process please let us know on your application or speak to the Recruiter.
Moonpig London, England Office
10 Back Hill, Herbal House, London, United Kingdom, EC1R 5EN
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