Business and Financial Controller, UK and Ireland

Job Description

At Electrolux Group, our vision is to be the home appliance industry leader in consumer satisfaction by delivering outstanding lifetime experiences with solutions that always get better. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver more enjoyable and sustainable living. 

Come, join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together. 

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home! 

About the Role 

We're looking for a commercially minded Business & Financial Controller to lead the finance agenda across the UK & Ireland. This is a highly visible leadership role, combining strategic business partnering with financial stewardship, governance, and team leadership. 

As a key member of the UK & Ireland Leadership Team, you'll influence major business decisions, challenge thinking, drive performance, and help shape the future growth of one of the world's leading consumer brands. 

You'll lead a sizeable finance organisation, managing a team of 7 direct reports and an overall function of approximately 16 finance professionals. In addition to driving business performance, you will play a key role in advancing the finance transformation agenda, identifying opportunities to simplify processes, optimise ways of working, and increase automation across the finance function. 

What You 'll be Responsible for: 

Strategic Finance Leadership 

• Partner with senior commercial leaders to shape strategy and drive growth. 

• Deliver actionable financial insights that support key business decisions. 

• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, performance, and long-term value creation. 

• Act as a trusted advisor to the UK & Ireland leadership teams. 

Commercial Finance & Performance 

• Lead pricing governance, Gross-to-Net management, and commercial investment controls. 

• Support business decisions through financial modelling and robust business cases. 

• Drive sustainable revenue growth and profitability across the market. 

Financial Control & Governance 

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes. 

• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and statutory reporting. 

• Lead internal and external audits while maintaining a strong control environment. 

• Manage tax, regulatory, and governance requirements across the UK & Ireland. 

Planning, Forecasting & Transformation 

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities. 

• Improve forecasting accuracy and business performance visibility. 

• Drive process improvement, automation, and finance transformation initiatives. 

• Support working capital, cash flow, and credit management priorities. 

People Leadership 

• Lead and develop Business Controlling and Financial Controlling teams. 

• Build a high-performing, collaborative culture focused on accountability and growth. 

• Coach, mentor, and develop future finance talent. 

Qualifications & Requirements 

• Professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). 

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline. 

• Significant finance leadership experience within a complex, international environment. 

• Strong background in business partnering, financial control, compliance, audit, and performance management. 

• Proven success leading finance teams and influencing senior stakeholders. 

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategy and execution. 

• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills. 

Why Join Electrolux? 

At Electrolux, you'll have the opportunity to influence one of our most important product categories while working within a truly global organisation committed to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement.  

We offer a competitive reward package including: 

• Annual bonus opportunity 

• Car allowance 

• Private Healthcare 

• Up to 8% employer pension contribution 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 

• Healthcare Cash Plan 

• Life Assurance 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Significant employee and family product discounts 

• Calm Premium subscription 

• Career development opportunities in a global business  

Location: Luton, UK (Hybrid Working)  

Join Us 

If you're a commercially driven category leader who thrives on driving growth, shaping strategy and delivering market-leading consumer experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Join Electrolux and help shape the future of the Taste category across the UK & Ireland.