--- title: 'Group Financial Controller at Moonpig' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/group-financial-controller-moonpig-london-2mx3ab94a14w' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Group Financial Controller at Moonpig - **Company:** Moonpig - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/moonpig/5e3a349a-63b1-4a03-b2c8-f583e612ffea ## Job description 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 experienced 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. You don’t need to be the technical expert across every area in the remit - you’ll be leading and be supported by experienced specialists with strong expertise in their respective disciplines. What matters is the confidence and judgement to lead across a broad portfolio, take ownership as new priorities emerge, and get up to speed quickly when working in an ambiguous or unfamiliar environment. 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 - Provide senior oversight of the Group’s global tax strategy and compliance framework, working through specialist expertise across corporation tax, VAT/GST, employment taxes, tax governance, provisioning and disclosures - Lead through specialist expertise on the Group’s sustainability reporting agenda, evolving regulatory requirements, internal control framework and UK Corporate Governance Code Provision 29 compliance - Provide senior oversight of treasury, liquidity, financial risk and enterprise risk management, drawing on the expertise within the team and across the business - Oversee internal audit and the delivery of an effective, risk-based audit plan - Set the direction for Finance systems and transformation across ERP, consolidation and reporting tools, supporting continued automation and scalability - Partner with Technology and Finance specialists to improve financial data quality, accessibility, reporting and insight - Lead and develop a high-performing senior team across specialist Finance disciplines, creating clarity, challenge and support while empowering subject-matter experts to lead within their areas - Collaborate closely with FP&A, financial control and financial operations, and support strategic initiatives including M&A and international expansion - Take ownership of new and evolving Finance priorities as they arise, applying sound judgement and quickly building sufficient understanding to provide effective leadership and decision-making 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😊 - If you have any reasonable adjustment requests throughout the interview process please let us know on your application or speak to the Recruiter. ## About Moonpig ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Moonpig Group is a leading online destination for personalised greeting cards, gifts, and flowers, powered by a proprietary data and technology platform. - **Entity Type**: Public (LSE: MOON) - **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom - **Founded**: 2000 - **Founders**: Nick Jenkins (Moonpig), Stefan Barden (Moonpig) ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Online retail, gifting, greeting cards, experiences - Target customers: B2C (individual consumers), primarily in the UK, Netherlands, and expanding into Ireland, Australia, and the US - Mission/purpose statement: "To create better, more personal, connections between people that care about each other." ## Products & Services - **Moonpig (UK)**: The flagship brand offering personalised greeting cards, gifts, and flower bouquets with same-day or next-day delivery. - **Greetz (Netherlands)**: The leading online card and gift platform in the Netherlands. - **Buyagift (UK)**: Digital gift experience platform offering activities, breaks, and experiences. - **Red Letter Days (UK)**: Digital gift experience platform offering a wide range of experiences, from driving days to spa breaks. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Market cap of approximately £1.2 billion (FY26). _Note: Market cap fluctuates; verify current value on exchange._ - **Key Metric (Revenue)**: £373.0 million in FY26 (up from £350.1m in FY25), with Adjusted EBITDA of £104.6m (FY25: £96.8m). - **Key Metric (Market Position)**: - 70% market share in the UK online card market — nearly 6x larger than the nearest competitor. - ~65% market share in the Netherlands via Greetz. - Only 15% of all card purchases are online, indicating significant growth runway. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Moonpig Group is a publicly traded company. Major institutional shareholders include funds like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Baillie Gifford (as of recent filings). - **Growth Signals**: - FY26 revenue growth of 8.6%, marking a second consecutive year of strong growth. - New Markets (Ireland, Australia, US) grew 33% in FY26 to £15.7m. Australia is the primary focus for investment. - Moonpig Plus / Greetz Plus membership grew 29.3% to 1.2m members. - Customer occasion reminder database hit 113m (up 11.2% YoY), with ~40% of orders placed within 7 days of a reminder. - Launched a £65m share buyback program for FY27. ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary Data Moat**: Captures nearly 6x more customer data daily than the nearest competitor, with 113m occasion reminders and 374m+ cumulative transactions. Self-learning algorithms drive personalisation and customer retention. - **Asset-Light, High Cash Generation**: A technology platform at heart with an integrated fulfilment network (Tamworth, UK and Almere, Netherlands) that enables high-volume, rapid personalisation and delivery. - **High Customer Loyalty**: Nearly 90% of Moonpig and Greetz revenue comes from existing customers. Plus membership is deepening engagement. - **Structural Market Opportunity**: The online card market is only 15% penetrated, with the market itself remaining large and culturally entrenched. ## Strategic Focus - **Data-Driven Personalisation**: Deepening the use of proprietary data to drive customer frequency and loyalty (e.g., occasion reminders, personalised recommendations). - **Geographic Expansion**: Scaling in Australia, Ireland, and the US as priority markets, with a focus on establishing a repeatable growth model. - **Subscription & Loyalty Programs**: Expanding Moonpig Plus / Greetz Plus membership to lock in recurring revenue and higher lifetime value. - **Sustainability**: Reducing packaging intensity by 10% by 2030, achieving zero waste to landfill at the Tamworth facility, and reducing Scope 1 & 2 emissions. ## Why Work Here - **Data-First Technology Culture**: Moonpig is a "technology platform at heart" with a strong focus on data engineering, analytics, and AI. Roles like Analytics Engineering Lead are central to the business. - **Impact at Scale**: You’d be working on a platform that handles 36m+ orders annually and operates at scale in a market-leading position. - **Hybrid Working**: Roles are advertised as “Hybrid — Permanent” with offices in London and Manchester, offering flexibility. - **Inclusive & Caring Culture**: The company explicitly states a commitment to “an inclusive and caring culture with brilliant people who feel a real sense of belonging.” [moonpig.group](https://www.moonpig.group/careers/) - **AI & Tech Use**: The company is transparent that it uses AI tools to support parts of the hiring process (e.g., reviewing applications, analysing resumes) but emphasises that final decisions are made by humans. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/moonpig?commitment=Permanent) - **Stability & Growth**: A profitable, publicly traded company with consistent cash flow and a clear growth strategy in an underpenetrated market provides a strong mix of stability and opportunity. ## Sources 1. [Moonpig Group Careers Page](https://www.moonpig.group/careers/) 2. [Moonpig Group At a Glance](https://www.moonpig.group/about-us/at-a-glance/) 3. [Moonpig Group Annual Report FY26](https://www.moonpig.group/media/qxchirs2/moonpig-group-plc-annual-report-2026-full-version.pdf) 4. [Moonpig Group Investment Case](https://www.moonpig.group/investors/investment-case/) 5. 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