Financial Controller

Job Description

About Us Tulleys Farm runs some of the UK’s best-known seasonal attractions, including our popular Halloween events, Christmas experiences, and family-friendly Tulip events. We welcome thousands of visitors each year and take pride in delivering well-organised, high-quality events.

The Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Financial Controller to take ownership of our finance function. This is a hands-on role that blends strategic oversight with operational delivery, working closely with multiple stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, robust controls, and insightful analysis.

You will be a key player in managing the challenges and opportunities of a seasonal trading cycle – ensuring cash flow, forecasting, and financial planning adapt seamlessly to our operational peaks and quieter planning phases.

Key Responsibilities

· Work closely with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver a high-quality finance service.

· Take ownership of financial processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

· Responsibility for monitoring and managing day to day cash flow requirements.

· Prepare and review financial data, highlighting any issues or variances.

· Carry out reconciliations and ensure robust, accurate reporting.

· Ensure compliance and assurance across all financial operations.

· Lead annual budget setting and in-season reforecasting for all 3 businesses.

· Drive improvements in financial reporting and analysis.

· Provide clear financial information to support operational and strategic decision-making.

· Maintain good working relationships with auditors, HMRC, and other external contacts.

· Potential for line management responsibilities as the team grows.

Essential Criteria

· Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with authority to manage relationships at all levels.

· Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment, balancing competing demands.

· Proven track record of delivering high-quality financial analysis and advice on complex business issues.

· Demonstrable experience in taking ownership of workstreams and improving financial processes.

· Positive approach to change, with a commitment to supporting organisational strategy.

About You

· Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with significant relevant experience.

· Strong financial management skills, ideally within events, hospitality, tourism, or another seasonal/fast-paced sector.

· Experience in cash flow management and forecasting with variable income streams.

· Hands-on, flexible, and comfortable working in both busy operational periods and quieter off-season planning phases.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

· Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems.

· Commercially minded with a keen eye for process improvement.

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a creative, dynamic, and growing industry.

· Competitive salary

· Opportunity to shape and lead the finance function.

How to Apply If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role where no two weeks are the same, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and a short covering letter to [email protected] with the subject line Financial Controller Application.