Financial Controller

It’s an exciting time to be part of BizTX at Twinings Ovaltine. At the heart of this iconic brand, we’re on a mission to drive exponential growth and productivity through cutting‑edge technology to transform the business globally.

Final date to receive applications: 31 May 2026

Department: BizTX

Location: Andover

Role Type: 6-12 months Fixed‑Term Contract (FTC) role

Finance controller responsible for stabilizing daily finance operations for BizTX, implementing robust financial processes, and delivering accurate, timely reporting. The role combines operational controllership with clean‑up and remediation projects to put BizTX on a stable financial footing.

• Own day‑to‑day financial control, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time via the Shared Service Centre (Poland)
• Manage and control PO creation, commitments and invoice validation (no PO, no pay)
• Ensure costs are correctly recharged to business units in line with agreed models
• Own the month‑end close: accruals, journals, reconciliations and timetable discipline
• Produce monthly reporting, variance analysis and clear financial commentary
• Support budgeting and forecasting with accurate actuals and spend visibility
• Act as key finance interface with Shared Services, improving end‑to‑end P2P and close processes
• Manage finance clean‑up projects: clearing historic balances, improving data quality, fixing broken processes

• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent experience)
• Extensive controllership experience, including month‑end close, accounts payable, purchase orders and recharges
• Experience working with shared‑service centres
• Advanced spreadsheet proficiency and solid financial reporting skills
• Pragmatic, delivery‑focused, comfortable in a contractor / change environment

• Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance
• Flexible working options
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
• Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre
• Perkbox - employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more
• Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Simply Health Cash plan
• Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts
• Access to Linked In Learning
• Access to ABF Networking, connect, collaborate, and grow across the ABF Group