Full job descriptionThe Finance Controller is responsible for ensuring robust financial processes, controls and
governance. This role plays a key part in supporting strategic decision-making by
providing clear financial insights, managing regulatory compliance, and driving continuous
improvement in financial processes.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established professional services organisation with Private Equity backing. With offices across UK and Europe, they provide technical advice to blue-chip and SME clients across the world.
Description
Financial Management & Reporting
* Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in
accordance with relevant accounting standards.
* Ensure that all month end processing (journals, subledger reconciliations etc) are
carried out in in a timely manner
* Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the leadership team and board.
* Ensure that the firm meets its financial reporting compliance requirements across the jurisdictions in which we operate consolidation of group accounts.


Budgeting & Forecasting
* Work together with the Head of Finance Planning & Analysis to ensure that the annual budgeting process and any reforecasting cycles are managed effectively and included in the financial systems for effective management accounting.
* Take responsibility for ensuring that the firm meets all its tax compliance requirements in the different jurisdictions in which it operates.


Internal Controls & Compliance
* Maintain strong internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure process integrity.
* Oversee compliance with statutory, regulatory, and industry standards.
* Liaise with external auditors, ensuring timely completion of audits Cashflow & Treasury Management


Team Leadership & Development
* Lead and mentor management accounts team
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accuracy, and high performance within the team.
* Support skills development, succession planning, and workload prioritisation.


Systems & Process Improvement
* Oversee finance system integrations and enhancements.
* Implement process automation and efficiency initiatives.
* Ensure data integrity and strengthen reporting capabilities across systems.






Profile
Candidate Essential Experience, Qualifications and Skills:
* Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
* Proven experience in financial controlling, audit, or senior finance roles.
* Good technical accounting expertise
* Excellent analytical skills with a detail-oriented, solution-driven approach.
* Prior experience managing and developing finance teams.
* Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills
* Experience within an international organisation is essential
* Experience within professional services and PE based environments are desirable
* High integrity and commitment to financial accuracy.
* Commercially minded with the ability to challenge constructively.
* Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
* Proactive, collaborative, and highly organised.




Job Offer
*Highly competitive, 6 figure salary range
*Leeds City Centre offices
*Hybrid working
*Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).
*Opportunities for professional development and career progression.