Elior Stadia – Bringing the Buzz to Matchdays & More
When the crowd roars, the food has to be just as exciting! At Elior Stadia, we serve up epic matchday meals, gourmet hospitality, and fast, fresh stadium snacks - so fans can focus on the action while we handle the flavour.
What you’ll be doing…
As a Financial Controller, you will oversee all financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting. You’ll lead the finance team in managing budgets, forecasts, and internal controls to support business growth and strategic goals.
- Manage the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
- Oversee internal controls, risk management, and audit processes
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance
- Provide financial insights and reports to senior management and stakeholders
- Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team to deliver high-quality outputs
- Collaborate with other departments to support business initiatives and growth
Working pattern: Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hours Per Week
Job ID: 7399
What can you bring?
- Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive financial control experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial regulations, and internal controls
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication abilities
- Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel
- Experience managing audits and regulatory compliance
Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!
At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
- Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
- Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
- Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
- Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
- Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
- Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
- Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
- Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!
One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.
And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.
Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!
We Celebrate You!
At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.
Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!
Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!
