Financial Controller-Tankersley, Barnsley

Biffa Waste Services; Tankersley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Join a Business That's Making a Real Impact!

Exciting Opportunity! Following an internal promotion, we're looking for a talented Financial Controller to step into this key leadership role. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for driving financial excellence, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a business that's doing good.

Based at Head Office in Tankersley, Barnsley working 40 hours per week

Why Company Shop Group?

About us:

At Company Shop Group (CSG), part of Biffa, we're the UK's largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products. Our work helps top retailers, manufacturers, and food service providers unlock value from surplus stock, preventing waste and making a difference. Our Company Shop stores and award-winning social enterprise, Community Shop, create real social and environmental impact, building stronger individuals and more confident communities. We champion diversity, inclusivity, and innovation, believing that different ideas and perspectives drive a creative and effective workplace.

What You'll Be Doing:

As our Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in shaping the financial future of our business, ensuring strong financial controls and providing strategic insight. You'll:

1. Lead the month-end process, including reporting to our parent company Biffa
2. Drive the budget and re-forecasting process to shape business decisions
3. Embed robust financial processes and procedures
4. Oversee the year-end stat accounts preparation and audit
5. Support commercial, retail, ops and head office teams with financial decision making
6. Manage the payroll and procurement functions

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

1. A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical expertise
2. A natural leader with the ability to inspire and challenge constructively
3. Retail or FMCG experience - essential for understanding our fast-paced environment
4. Excellent IT skills across varied applications
5. A highly numerate, organised, and detail-focused mindset
6. A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Benefits

Why you'll love Company Shop Group

1. Competitive salary including bonus scheme
2. Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees.
3. Contributory pension scheme.
4. Annual Flu Injections, High Street and Leisure discounts and on-site Parking.
5. Staff Canteen, Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday
6. Employee Assistance Programme - Grocery Aid.
7. Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work, and UK Fuel card discounts.
8. Life assurance benefit
9. Hybrid working

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today and be part of our success story!