What you'll bring to the team:
Are you ready to lead financial control for a global leader in entertainment? At Merlin Entertainments, we’re driven by creating memorable experiences for millions of guests worldwide—from LEGOLAND Resorts to SEA LIFE Centres and iconic attractions like The London Eye. Behind the magic is a robust financial foundation, and that’s where
you
come in. As our
Vice President of Financial Control , you’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening and maintaining Merlin’s financial control framework across our global operations. Reporting to the Senior VP of Group Finance, you’ll oversee financial policies, ensure compliance with IFRS standards, and lead external financial reporting—including producing our statutory accounts and annual report. You’ll also manage our shared service centre and payroll team while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to embed best practices. This is a rare opportunity to shape financial control at the heart of a globally recognised brand. Key objectives include: Driving Excellence:
Maintain and enhance our financial control framework and ensure compliance across all Merlin sites. Leading Systems and Processes:
Oversee the strategic development of group reporting and accounting systems. External Reporting:
Deliver accurate, compliant financial reports, ensuring the highest standards for statutory audits and annual reports. People Leadership:
Mentor and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth. Qualifications & Experience: A
qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)
with
10-15 years PQE , ideally Big 4 trained. Proven experience in multi-national, multi-site organisations with a strong grasp of IFRS. Expertise in financial policies, compliance, and managing finance systems in cash-based businesses. A dynamic leader with a track record of developing teams and driving organisational performance. Experience with shared service centres and payroll operations is highly desirable. Benefits: We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and can quickly become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO. Why Join Us?
Merlin Entertainments offers more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. We’re a diverse, fast-paced organisation that champions collaboration, creativity, and curiosity. We’ll support your career growth while you help shape the financial future of one of the most exciting companies in the world. If you’re a results-driven leader with a passion for financial control and a love for working in dynamic environments, we’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions or if you require any adjustments due to disability or a medical condition, we'd love to hear from you at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible. Pay Range: Competitive
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Are you ready to lead financial control for a global leader in entertainment? At Merlin Entertainments, we’re driven by creating memorable experiences for millions of guests worldwide—from LEGOLAND Resorts to SEA LIFE Centres and iconic attractions like The London Eye. Behind the magic is a robust financial foundation, and that’s where
you
come in. As our
Vice President of Financial Control , you’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening and maintaining Merlin’s financial control framework across our global operations. Reporting to the Senior VP of Group Finance, you’ll oversee financial policies, ensure compliance with IFRS standards, and lead external financial reporting—including producing our statutory accounts and annual report. You’ll also manage our shared service centre and payroll team while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to embed best practices. This is a rare opportunity to shape financial control at the heart of a globally recognised brand. Key objectives include: Driving Excellence:
Maintain and enhance our financial control framework and ensure compliance across all Merlin sites. Leading Systems and Processes:
Oversee the strategic development of group reporting and accounting systems. External Reporting:
Deliver accurate, compliant financial reports, ensuring the highest standards for statutory audits and annual reports. People Leadership:
Mentor and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth. Qualifications & Experience: A
qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)
with
10-15 years PQE , ideally Big 4 trained. Proven experience in multi-national, multi-site organisations with a strong grasp of IFRS. Expertise in financial policies, compliance, and managing finance systems in cash-based businesses. A dynamic leader with a track record of developing teams and driving organisational performance. Experience with shared service centres and payroll operations is highly desirable. Benefits: We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and can quickly become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO. Why Join Us?
Merlin Entertainments offers more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. We’re a diverse, fast-paced organisation that champions collaboration, creativity, and curiosity. We’ll support your career growth while you help shape the financial future of one of the most exciting companies in the world. If you’re a results-driven leader with a passion for financial control and a love for working in dynamic environments, we’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions or if you require any adjustments due to disability or a medical condition, we'd love to hear from you at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible. Pay Range: Competitive
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