The great outdoors is our happy place and it’s open all year round. Ski the slopes, walk the walks and explore the Lapland wilderness. If nature’s in your nature… if you’re itching for adventure - you’ve found your people. We are united by our shared passion for our exceptional brands - Inghams and Santa's Lapland. Driven by a strong sense of purpose, staying true to our commitment to our people and planet.
If you're looking for a career that's not just a job but a fulfilling adventure, we welcome you to explore opportunities with us. Join our team and be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven business dedicated to making a positive impact in the world. Join us on our journey, creating extraordinary travel experiences for all.
Our vision is to be the most loved travel company in our markets, famous for customer experience and sustainable travel.
We put people at the heart of everything we do and are proud of the extensive benefits we offer.
This role is based in Farnborough, Hampshire with 2 days per week in the office. Our office is within walking distance of the train station and has free parking. This is a full-time position, however work life balance is important to us and so we are open to discussion on flexible working patterns (minimum 4 days per week).
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 p.a. + bonus
Fixed term contract for 6 months
About the role:
We’re looking for a Financial Controller to join our Finance team during a period of transition. This is a key role, providing stability, control and leadership across core financial processes while ensuring continuity and audit readiness.
You’ll take full ownership of balance sheet integrity, treasury, and financial governance, acting as the final point of control at month end. Alongside this, you’ll play an important role in strengthening processes, documenting controls, and ensuring a smooth handover into business-as-usual.
This is a hands-on role with real impact, suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and is confident operating at both a detailed and strategic level.
Key areas of responsibility:
Balance sheet ownership and month‑end control
Treasury, cash and FX
Regulatory, compliance and reporting
Tax, statutory and audit
Internal controls and governance
Am I the right person? We are looking for your application to demonstrate:
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.
Experience managing complex balance sheets, reconciliation and month-end processes.
Exposure to treasury, FX and multi-currency environments.
Experience in regulated or multi-entity businesses (travel sector advantageous).
Confident working with auditors and external advisors.
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
Hands-on and comfortable operating at pace in a changing environment.
Strong judgement and ability to challenge constructively.
Clear communicator, able to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
Solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Sustainability and responsible tourism is at our core and our values will be close to your heart.
Diversity is to be celebrated. Life would be dreary, and change would be slow, if we all thought the same way. We challenge our ideas, each other, and our business partners - always with respect and kindness.

The Hotelplan UK family of brands includes Explore Worldwide (B Corporation), Inghams and Santa’s Lapland - all based in Farnborough - together with Inntravel (B Corporation), based near York.
Inghams taps into 90 years of exploring the outdoors. Ski the slopes, walk the walks and explore the Lapland wilderness. If nature’s in your nature… if you’re itching for adventure - you’ve found your people.
Established in 1981, Explore is an adventure travel operator offering an inspiring collection of small group guided trips to more than 100 countries. Explore's award-winning guides and commitment to responsible travel create authentic travels around wildlife, culture and much, much more. Explore became B Corp certified in 2024.
Inntravel specialises in slow travel, where customers can discover the lesser-trodden paths and take their time to enjoy their surroundings on foot, by bike, or even cross-country skiing. Inntravel is recognised as one of the UK's leading specialist tour operators, staffed by lovers of the great outdoors. Inntravel became a certified B Corporation in 2025.
Santa's Lapland offers the kind of Christmas that comes but once in a lifetime. Whisking families away to magical Lapland during the festive period and giving them the chance to meet Santa and his cheeky elves. Santa's Lapland makes fairytales come true. Don’t be surprised if the grown-ups are as excited as the kids. Situated in the far north of Finland, hidden in the snowy forests of Saariselkä, more than 200km above the Arctic Circle.
All brands within Hotelplan UK share the same commitment to looking after our planet and looking after our people - whether that be our team, our customers or the suppliers and communities that host our guests across the world.
Hotelplan UK is part of DERTOUR Group.