Financial Controller

APCOA Parking (UK) Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% bonus

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Company pension

Job summary

APCOA Parking (UK) Ltd. seeks a Financial Controller to lead month-end close, balance sheet governance and group reporting from our Uxbridge Head Office.

You will partner with Operational Directors to drive performance across national, multi-site contracts and shape the Finance function. The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, strong budgeting/forecasting, and advanced Excel with solid systems knowledge.

Qualifications

• Qualified professional ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent experience
• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance leader
• Strong management accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet control
• Experience in a multi-site, contract-led or operational business
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and financial planning skills
• Proven business partnering with senior stakeholders
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
• Desire to improve reporting, controls and processes
• Experience with Dynamics 365 BC, TM1, CCH Tagetik or Power BI is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, ensuring timely management reporting
• Oversee financial control, balance sheet governance and Group reporting
• Review financial performance across contracts and cost centres
• Coordinate annual budgets and forecasts
• Partner with Operational Directors providing commercial insight
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and controls
• Lead cash flow and working capital management
• Support statutory reporting and external audits
• Provide leadership to Finance team and deputise for FD

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Business partnering

Advanced Excel

Financial systems knowledge

Strategic decision support

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

IBM Planning Analytics (TM1)

Power BI

Job description

Financial Controller Location: Uxbridge Salary: up to £80,000 (DOE) + up to 10% discretionary annual bonus Lead Finance. Drive Performance. Make an Impact. At APCOA, we keep the UK moving. From airports and rail networks to healthcare, retail, local authorities and private sector organisations, we manage over 150 contracts across the UK, generating annual revenues of approximately £500 million and employing more than 2,500 colleagues. We're looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join our Finance Leadership Team at our Head Office in Uxbridge. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys combining strong financial control with operational business partnering and wants to influence strategic decision making across a national, multi-site organisation. Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting, strengthening financial governance and supporting business performance. You'll also help shape the future of our Finance function by driving improvements in systems, reporting and processes.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely management reporting.
• Oversee financial control, balance sheet governance and Group reporting.
• Review and challenge financial performance across operational contracts and corporate cost centres.
• Coordinate annual budgets and periodic forecasts across the business.
• Business partner with Operational Directors, providing commercial insight and financial challenge.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and internal controls.
• Lead cash flow and working capital performance.
• Support statutory reporting and external audit requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support across the Finance function.
• Deputise for the Finance Director when required.

About you

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or significant equivalent QBE experience)
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong management accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet control experience
• Experience within a multi-site, contract-led or operational business
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and financial planning skills
• Proven business partnering experience with senior stakeholders
• Advanced Excel and strong financial systems knowledge
• A passion for improving reporting, controls and finance processes

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), CCH Tagetik or Power BI would be advantageous but isn't essential.

What you’ll receive

• Salary of £75,000-£80,000 per annum (DOE)
• Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Competitive Company pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Career development opportunities within a growing business
• A supportive and collaborative Finance Leadership Team
• Opportunity to make an impact in one of the UK's leading parking and mobility businesses

About APCOA

APCOA is Europe's leading parking and mobility provider, delivering innovative services across airports, rail, healthcare, retail, local authorities and commercial sectors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to creating an environment where talented individuals can develop, thrive and build rewarding careers. If you're looking for your next Financial Controller opportunity where you can influence business performance, lead change and develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

About you (repeat)

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or significant equivalent QBE experience)
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong management accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet control experience
• Experience within a multi-site, contract-led or operational business
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and financial planning skills
• Proven business partnering experience with senior stakeholders
• Advanced Excel and strong financial systems knowledge
• A passion for improving reporting, controls and finance processes

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), CCH Tagetik or Power BI would be advantageous but isn't essential.

What you’ll receive (repeat)

• Salary of £75,000-£80,000 per annum (DOE)
• Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Competitive Company pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Career development opportunities within a growing business
• A supportive and collaborative Finance Leadership Team
• Opportunity to make an impact in one of the UK's leading parking and mobility businesses

At APCOA, we keep the UK moving. From airports and rail networks to healthcare, retail, local authorities and private sector organisations, we manage over 150 contracts across the UK, generating annual revenues of approximately £500 million and employing more than 2,500 colleagues., APCOA is Europe's leading parking and mobility provider, delivering innovative services across airports, rail, healthcare, retail, local authorities and commercial sectors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to creating an environment where talented individuals can develop, thrive and build rewarding careers.