Divisional Finance Controller

Ptsg; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance

Salary-sacrifice pension

24/7 online GP service

Vivup employee discount platform

Career development opportunities

Job summary

PTSG is seeking a Divisional Financial Controller to own the divisional P&L and Balance Sheet, ensuring accurate, timely financial information and robust controls. You will lead the month-end close, support commercial decision-making, and drive improvements through automation and analytics.

The role reports to the Divisional Finance Director and includes managing a team of Gross Margin Accountants, with a focus on governance and continuous improvement across the division.

Qualifications

• Professional with strong financial control and technical accounting background.
• Proven ability to lead month-end and financial reporting cycles.
• Clear communication and collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Experience driving process improvements and automation in finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end month-end close for the division.
• Review trial balances, journals and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor performance vs budget and prior month; manage revenue/wip/expenses accruals.
• Produce divisional results pack and provide commentary.
• Ensure adherence to Group policies, controls and reporting standards.
• Guide revenue recognition, provisions and accounting judgements.
• Collaborate with General Accounting, Group Reporting and FP&A Centre of Excellence.
• Manage and develop a team of Gross Margin Accountants.
• Drive reporting improvements through automation and analytics.

Skills

Financial control

Month-end close

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical accounting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Divisional Financial Controller

Salary: up to £80,000 + benefits, depending on experience

Location - Castleford & Manchester

PTSG is continuing to grow, and we are strengthening our divisional finance structure with the appointment of several Divisional Financial Controllers.

This is a senior and highly visible position, responsible for the accuracy and integrity of a division’s financial results. Reporting to the Divisional Finance Director, you will lead the month-end process, maintain strong financial controls and provide the clear, reliable information needed to support commercial decision-making.

The role

You will take ownership of the divisional P&L and Balance Sheet, ensuring financial information is complete, accurate and delivered on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the end-to-end month-end close

• Reviewing trial balances, journals and Balance Sheet reconciliations

• Reviewing performance against budget and the previous month

• Overseeing revenue, WIP and direct-cost accruals

• Producing the divisional results pack and supporting commentary

• Ensuring Group accounting policies, controls and reporting standards are followed

• Providing clear guidance to the business on revenue recognition, provisions and other accounting judgements, ensuring acceptable treatment

• Working closely with General Accounting, Group Reporting and the FP&A Centre of Excellence

• Managing and developing a team of Gross Margin Accountants

• Improving reporting through automation, AI and advanced analytics

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an established finance professional with:

• A clear ability to assimilate and summarise information

• Clear understanding of the importance of cash flow and working capital management

• A strong background in financial control and technical accounting

• A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or equivalent

• A proven ability to lead month-end and financial reporting cycles

• The confidence to challenge financial judgements and influence senior stakeholders

• The ability and confidence to identify poor processes and drive improvements

• Strong leadership and people-development skills

• Clear communication and a collaborative approach

• A focus on accuracy, governance and continuous improvement

Why join PTSG?

This is an opportunity to take on a key finance leadership role within a large, growing and acquisitive organisation. You will work closely with senior divisional and Group leaders, shape how financial information is delivered and help develop a more efficient, insight-led finance function.

Benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Life assurance

• Salary-sacrifice pension

• 24/7 online GP service

• Vivup employee discount platform

• Career development opportunities across the Group

About PTSG

PTSG Group is a leading provider of specialist services across the UK and Europe. Our five divisions deliver services across Access & Safety, Electrical Services, Building Access, Fire Solutions and Water Treatment.

With approximately 4,000 specialists supporting more than 90,000 customers across 200,000 buildings, we are committed to delivering safe, compliant and high-quality services. Our aim is simple: to be a great place to work and a great company to do business with.

Armed Forces Covenant

PTSG Group is proud to support the Armed Forces community and has formally signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the valuable skills that service leavers, veterans, reservists and military families bring to the workplace.

We guarantee an interview to ex-Forces applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and are committed to supporting Armed Forces personnel in building long-term civilian careers across our business.

Equal Opportunities

PTSG Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and across the wider business.

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