Financial Controller

Arriva is a leading European passenger transport partner, operating in 11 countries across the UK and Europe. With around 35,000 colleagues delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, we connect people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably. With strong roots dating back to 1938 and an ambitious growth and sustainability agenda, Arriva is focused on building a strong and sustainable future. We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our UK Bus Finance team, supporting financial control and performance across a nationally distributed and operationally complex, multi-site business. This role will play a critical leadership role in ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting and strong governance across the UK Bus network. The successful candidate will oversee core financial control activities while ensuring compliance with group accounting standards and statutory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a complex, fast-paced environment and leading high-performing teams. The role requires someone who is detail-focused, commercially aware and confident providing insight and challenge to senior stakeholders. Working closely with the UK Bus Finance Director, regional finance teams and operational leaders, the successful candidate will ensure financial processes, controls and reporting frameworks remain effective, scalable and aligned to business priorities. Through strong leadership, sound financial judgement and a focus on continuous improvement, this role will help ensure financial stability, transparency and informed decision-making across the organisation. This role will be on a hybrid working basis, a minimum of 3 days per week in either our Thurmaston or London office, with the remainder focused on where you can best deliver for your colleagues while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.