We're TransPennine Express and we're going places. Whether that's helping customers reach their destination, or ensuring our colleagues feel fulfilled and supported in their careers. We're looking for people with drive and enthusiasm to join our amazing team and help push for more progress within the rail industry. We look forward to meeting new faces and eager minds, ready to join our mission of creating a better-connected network in the North and Scotland, for good. About the Role TransPennine Express is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Head of Financial Control to oversee financial governance, reporting, and control across the business. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, enhance systems, and support executive decision-making. What You'll Be Doing? Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders, providing ad hoc financial information as required. Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, especially the balance sheet. Leading capital expenditure planning and cash forecasting, ensuring alignment with financial reporting, compliance, and working capital objectives. Overseeing tax compliance, payroll, and outsourced financial operations. Leading statutory reporting and managing relationships with external auditors. Driving improvements in financial forecasting and reporting systems. Maintaining and continuously improving financial policies, controls, governance frameworks, and the Finance Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) to safeguard financial integrity and address control gaps. Collaborating across the rail industry to help shape the future of Great British Railways. Leading a high-performing Financial Control team and embedding a strong control culture. What We're Looking For? A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience. Strong audit and taxation knowledge. Solid understanding and application of IFRS accounting standards. Familiarity with the operation and functionality of accounting software. Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Line management and team leadership experience. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience in managing outsourced finance functions and implementing system improvements. A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to influence business performance and contribute to the long-term success of the railway. If that sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you, please click apply and complete an application form. What we offer Excellent career prospects. A personal development plan. Structured training and development Competitive salary paid on 4 weekly basis. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free TransPennine Express rail travel for you and your dependants*. Travel discounts of up to 75% off other train operating companies, plus international rail travel after 1 years' service* for you and your dependants*. Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you with any finance, family, health, or wellbeing issues you have. We make sure there's someone on-hand to offer guidance, advice, and useful information for our people when they are experiencing hardship at work or at home. Option to join the Railway Pension Scheme with significant employer contributions. Family friendly maternity and paternity benefits. Plus, high street and lifestyle discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme*. *Terms and conditions apply Goings places has never felt better! At TransPennine Express, it's our goal to help people reach their full potential. We offer the opportunity to not just join the transformation of the rail industry, but to lead it. Our values are designed with every team member in mind; whether it's ensuring you feel free to be yourself at work, or encouraging everyone to pull together and support each other. We promise to value our people for the individuals they are. Whichever department becomes your destination, from the tip of the train, to the tail, our only focus is heading at full speed into the future. So, if making people crack a smile helps you feel at home, and raising standards is second nature to you, we'd love to have you onboard. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.