Divisional Financial Controller - PE-Backed Services

Cedar; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day rate £300-£400 inside IR35

Oxford on-site 4 days/week

Job summary

Cedar in Oxford is seeking an experienced Divisional Financial Controller to own the end-to-end financial close, reporting to the Divisional Finance Director and Group FC. Based in Oxford, you will ensure the accuracy of the divisional P&L and balance sheet, manage the month-end close, and provide performance commentary to support the investment plan.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, extensive FC/Divisional experience in services, and strong governance with group policies.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in financial control within services or project-led environments.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and governance.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end divisional month-end close, including TB, journals, P&L and balance sheet sign-off.
• Review TB against prior month, budget and forecast and implement adjustments.
• Direct Management Accountants on revenue, costs and accruals; challenge accounting judgements.
• Provide commentary to Divisional Finance Director and Group FC.

Skills

Divisional Controller experience

Financial close & reporting

Revenue recognition

WIP & accruals

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Cedar in Oxford is seeking an experienced Divisional Financial Controller to own the end-to-end financial close, reporting to the Divisional Finance Director and Group FC. Based in Oxford, you will ensure the accuracy of the divisional P&L and balance sheet, manage the month-end close, and provide performance commentary to support the investment plan.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, extensive FC/Divisional experience in services, and strong governance with group policies.