About us Join the Frontline Group — Making the Complex Simple Frontline Group is made up of three dynamic business units— Frontline Distribution Solutions, Frontline Retail Solutions, and Gold Key Media —supported by key enabling functions. United by our mission to ‘ Make the Complex Simple’, we’re the UK’s leading retail sales, marketing, and distribution company, with a strong presence in publishing and home entertainment. Who We Work With We partner with iconic UK magazine publishers, representing titles like Radio Times, Good Housekeeping, TV Choice, Heat, Top Gear, Grazia, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Empire, National Geographic, and many more. We also work with major film studios to manage DVD distribution in grocery retail: and run the book category for retailers such as Morrisons and Waitrose. We are currently expanding into additional categories such as music, collectables and other exciting products. At Gold Key Media we work closely with key venues such as four and five star hotels, airport lounges and world famous events internationally. What We Do We collaborate with UK and international retailers, wholesalers, and supply chain partners to deliver on our clients’ commercial goals with the vision to be the most valued Distribution and Retail solutions partner. Through Gold Key Media, we also manage premium brand placements across global events, travel hubs, and hospitality venues. Who We Are Jointly owned by Bauer Media and Immediate Media Company (Hubert Burda Media), Frontline Group offers career opportunities across a wide range of business areas. We’re passionate about developing talent and have a strong track record of helping our people grow and thrive. Our Culture Our teams are made up of trusted industry professionals. We celebrate diversity and ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our I ACT values— Impact, Ambition, Collaboration, and Trust —drive sustainable performance, business growth, continuous innovation, and a happy work environment. Curious what it’s like to work here? Hear directly from our people. Please also review our Privacy Policy. About the Role The newly created Financial Controller role is critical in delivering robust financial control, statutory compliance, and high-quality reporting for a UK business unit and separate legal entity, while also developing strong commercial capability through close partnership with Senior Finance Managers and stakeholders in the wider business. The role requires clear and insightful communication of business performance, ability to inform commercial decision-making, and strategic thinking alongside traditional controllership responsibilities. Job Opportunity Own delivery of month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations with clear supporting documentation. Produce high-quality management accounts with insightful commentary and supporting analysis. Support preparation of statutory accounts, in accordance with UK GAAP, and manage external audit processes. Review/critique prepared VAT returns and support corporation tax processes. Maintain cash flow forecasts and support treasury activities. Ensure ongoing compliance with Companies Act and regulatory requirements. Partner with Finance Managers to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews. Contribute to variance analysis, identifying drivers, risks, and opportunities. Build and maintain financial models for business cases and investment appraisals. Provide constructive financial challenge to operational stakeholders. Build effective working relationships with senior non-finance stakeholders. Translate financial outcomes into clear, practical insights. Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting quality. Work closely with the new CFO on projects. Company Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) Contributory pension, including life assurance, and income protection Informal hybrid working arrangements, combining in-office and remote/home working. Additional leave: 2 paid volunteering days per year and family-friendly policy Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme On-site gym and parking at Stuart House, Peterborough Reward Gateway scheme – Smart Spending App Salary‑sacrifice options including private medical insurance, car scheme, and holiday purchase scheme Learning and development opportunities Executive coaching and mentoring available to all colleagues Essential Skills Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), with strong understanding of UK accounting principles. Post qualification experience of at least 3 years with management responsibilities. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly and confidently to both financially literate and non-financially literate stakeholders. Demonstrable capability for insightful and value-adding data mining Commercially curious and outcome oriented. Comfortable challenging assumptions with evidence. Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture. Resilient, adaptable, and eager to learn. Experience in a complex and multi-stakeholder environment, with exposure to budgeting, forecasting or business partnering, would be advantageous DEI Statement Bring ‘You’ to the interview Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We want to make sure that our selection processes are transparent and fair, providing a level playing field for anyone who wants to come and work with us. Therefore, if you require any reasonable adjustments to an interview process, please feel free to get in touch with the Hiring Manager who will be happy to discuss your needs in complete confidence.