Finance Controller
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Position Overview & Specifications
Poundland is recruiting for a Finance Controller on a fixed-term basis, initially for nine months. The Finance Controller will be responsible for assisting the business's financial operations and driving the ongoing implementation of Oracle Fusion.
The Finance Controller works closely with other departments to ensure that financial information is accurate, timely, and relevant.
The role is based at our Customer Support Centre (CSC) in Walsall, with the ability to work agile between 'home' and the CSC. This role will be full-time (Monday-Friday).
What will you be doing?- Driving the ongoing implementation of Oracle Fusion accounting and reviewing internal processes, reporting and controls to optimise the efficient use of the accounting system
- Management of the monthly production of P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow for Poundland UK and ROI using Oracle Fusion accounting
- Management of a monthly P&L and Balance Sheet review process, including Balance sheet reconciliations that complete reconciliations to the required quality and timelines
- Maintaining/developing relationships with other areas of the business to ensure current business processes and new projects are correctly supported and accounted
- Completion of corporation tax packs for Poundland Limited and ROI branch
- Support and challenge the Commercial Finance team in the budgeting and planning process
- Driving a robust cost centre review process and implementation of a store P&L process alongside Commercial Finance
- Delivery of ad-hoc financial reporting as required
To succeed as a Finance Controller in Poundland, you must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent communication and leadership abilities. You should also deeply understand financial analysis, accounting principles, and financial management best practices. A degree in finance, accounting, or a related field and relevant retail finance or industry experience is preferred. Professional certifications such as ACCA or CIMA are required.
This role requires you to have experience using Oracle Fusion.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General Merchandise & Superstores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Controller roles across Poundland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General Merchandise & Superstores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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