ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE YOU’LL NEED

• Finance qualification, ACA or equivalent with substantial PQE and expertise in UK GAAP and IFRS
• Substantial experience of working in a senior financial operations, financial reporting and control and/or tax role
• Capable of influencing and working with senior stakeholders, up to Exec level, external parties and NEDs
• Experience leading, motivating and developing a large team

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE YOU MAY HAVE

• Experience in retail or consumer facing business helpful
• Experience in both operating businesses and group centre helpful

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an innovative finance leader, ready to play a key role in shaping the financial future of the John Lewis Partnership. We’re looking for a Group Financial Controller who can not only ensure the effectiveness, efficiency and compliance of our financial operations, but also manage their continuous evolution and improvement. In this senior leadership position, you’ll lead a substantial team of over 180 finance professionals, overseeing everything from external reporting and audit to defining Group accounting policies and managing our internal controls, tax compliance and financial operations.

• Salary - £130,500 - £195,700.
• Contract type - This position is a permanent contract.
• Working pattern/flexible working - The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you’ll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The team aims for around 2 days a week in the office to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings.
• Location - This role can be based at either our Bracknell or Pimlico Head Office, with regular travel to the alternate location.