Divisional Financial Controller — Interim, PE-Backed

Cedar; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,350 - 73,800; Part time

Job summary

Cedar in Manchester is seeking an experienced Divisional Financial Controller to own the end-to-end financial control and close process for a significant division. The role requires strong financial control, technical accounting and stakeholder management within a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

Based in Manchester, you will report to the Divisional Finance Director and maintain close alignment with Group Accounting policies.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Significant Financial Controller or Divisional Controller experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including revenue recognition, WIP, accruals and provisions.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end divisional month-end close (trial balance, journals, P&L review, balance sheet sign-off).
• Reviewing trial balance against prior month, budget and forecast.
• Directing Management Accountants on revenue, direct costs and materials accruals.
• Managing judgement-based accounting across revenue, WIP, direct costs and provisions.
• Reviewing and challenging revenue recognition, accruals and other accounting judgements.
• Leading the divisional results pack production and sign-off; submitting to Group Reporting.

Skills

Financial Controller experience

Technical accounting knowledge

Revenue recognition

WIP / accruals

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Cedar in Manchester is seeking an experienced Divisional Financial Controller to own the end-to-end financial control and close process for a significant division. The role requires strong financial control, technical accounting and stakeholder management within a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

Based in Manchester, you will report to the Divisional Finance Director and maintain close alignment with Group Accounting policies.