Financial Controller
Biffa Waste Services
Posted: March 12, 2026
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Quick Summary
The Financial Controller role involves managing the financial aspects of a PPP contract, preparing month-end accounts, and reporting against project agreements.
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Job Description
A quick look at the role
The Financial Controller is a hands on role offering a broad scope of responsibilities and the opportunity to add real value to the operations of this important PPP contract. You will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of the A&B PPP contract at both SPV and Operator levels whilst undertaking and managing all statutory, client, funder and regulatory reporting and compliance with the contract. You will be measuring financial performance and reporting against PPP Project Agreements.
Your key responsibilities:
• Preparation of month-end accounts, forecasts, cashflow forecasts and budgets including the provision of insightful variance analysis.
• Provide monitoring of cost/revenue drivers.
• Preparing financial data associated with Contract Variations and other financial contractual matters
• Support capital expenditure requests and associated business cases
• Oversee the production of monthly/quarterly /bi-annual and annual reporting to the Local Authority in line with the PPP contract.
• Provide support to the Financial Planning and Analysis team and the wider UK finance teams
• Manage the contract Finance Team
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Our essential requirements
• Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) with 3 years PQE
• Proven experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and compliance
• Strong system skills including advanced Excel and Power BI
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Biffa – we’re changing the way people think about waste
At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.
We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.