At Neptune, considered design is at the heart of everything we do. It's how we shape homes, inspire customers, and guide a business that's continually evolving. Behind every room we design and every collection we craft sits a team of talented people working with care and clarity to support our growth. Our finance team is no exception.
We're now looking for a Group Financial Controller to join us in this newly created role - someone who will bring expertise, vision, and a thoughtful approach to leading our group finance function. Alongside the Commercial Finance Senior Manager you will be a key player in the finance leadership team, supporting the Head of Finance to elevate the voice of finance in the business This is a pivotal position, providing robust financial control, accurate reporting, and strategic insight across our UK and international operations.
It's an opportunity to shape processes, develop people, and create a finance function that's as beautifully considered as the products we design.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll lead our group finance team including Management accounts, AP, AR & Payroll, taking ownership of financial accounting, consolidation and reporting across all entities. Your work will set the standard for accuracy, consistency and good governance across the Group.
Day to day, you'll:
Oversee month-end and year-end processes with precision and clarity
Deliver timely management accounts, statutory financial statements, and board reporting
Lead the Group audit process and ensure compliance in all jurisdictions
Strengthen internal financial controls and champion best practice
Partner closely with leaders across the business to enhance financial performance
Drive system and process improvements that support growth and scalability
Manage treasury, cash flow forecasting and working capital
Support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning
Oversee foreign currency management and intercompany activity across the UK and China
Develop, mentor and inspire a high-performing finance team
This role sits at the centre of our financial operations - guiding decisions, championing efficiency, and helping us build a foundation ready for the future.
You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience and a strong grounding in group accounting, consolidation and technical financial reporting. Experience in retail, manufacturing or a vertically integrated business would be helpful, but it's not essential; what matters most is your ability to work in complex, multi-channel environments and lead an effective and efficient team.
You'll bring:
Advanced financial systems experience (Sage 50/200, ERP tools) and strong Excel skills; Power BI a real plus
A track record of delivering process improvements and driving efficiencies
Confidence communicating financial information to both financial and non-financial colleagues
Experience leading and developing teams
The ability to work at pace, prioritise clearly, and stay calm under pressure
A thoughtful, collaborative approach and strong commercial awareness
Above all, you'll be someone who brings clarity, integrity and curiosity - someone who takes real pride in their craft and sees the positive impact that good financial management can have on a business.
You'll be part of a supportive and ambitious team where your input truly matters. We value innovation, initiative, and continuous learning - and we're committed to helping you develop your career with potential exam support and plenty of opportunities to grow.
Across all locations, we stay united by our company values: Do The Right Thing, Do It Together, Aim High and Keep It Real.
What Benefits we can offer you
At Neptune, we value our employees for always going above and beyond; we reward them by offering more than just a competitive salary:
Generous Holiday Allowance
Life Assurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Cycle to work scheme
Generous new item and outlet discounts
Discounted gym membership
Discretionary bonus scheme
Perkbox: Wellbeing Hub and Retail Discounts Portal
Your birthday day off
Day off if you become a Grandparent
A week off to celebrate a life event
Refer a friend scheme
Long service holiday allowance increase
Training Workshops
We are a growing business that encourages our people to grow with us. Neptune's goal is to ensure we have a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all our employees have equal access to opportunities and everyone's voices are heard.
Our Story
Founded in 1996 by friends John Sims-Hilditch and Giles Redman, Neptune design and make pieces for your whole home. Recognised for our exacting standards, design-led aesthetic and expert craftsmanship, we're perhaps most known for kitchens - with heirloom-worthy dressers not far behind. Neptune's trademark 'look' is British: refined, simple, sturdy, and with an almost obsessive attention to detail. We're also respected for our commitment to craft and quality. Put simply, we make things we're proud of, and that are designed to last a lifetime.
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