Group Financial Controller — PE-Backed Growth Leader

Parkingeye Limited; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkingeye Limited, the leading provider of car park management solutions, is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the finance function across the group, overseeing reporting, accounting operations, and controls in a fast‑growing PE‑backed European business.

Reporting to the CFO and PE investors, you will consolidate results, manage tax compliance, lead audits, and drive improvements in processes and systems to support acquisitions and international expansion.

Qualifications

• ACA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 10+ years of financial experience with extensive technical accounting background (IFRS).
• Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual Group consolidated financial statements in accordance with FRS 102.
• Coordinate with external auditors to sign statutory accounts on schedule.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity and key account reconciliations.
• Lead month-end close with intercompany eliminations and group adjustments.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and documentation of eliminations.
• Oversee group tax compliance and advisory activities (corporation, VAT, withholding tax).
• Provide quarterly Covenant and Investor Reporting.
• Collaborate with Company Secretary on filings and governance.
• Manage Group cashflow and treasury including weekly 13-week cashflow process.
• Oversee banking requirements and utilization requests.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on hedging and derivatives across subsidiaries.
• Participate in ad hoc financial projects, including acquisitions and system implementations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

ACA or equivalent

Job description

Parkingeye Limited, the leading provider of car park management solutions, is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the finance function across the group, overseeing reporting, accounting operations, and controls in a fast‑growing PE‑backed European business.

Reporting to the CFO and PE investors, you will consolidate results, manage tax compliance, lead audits, and drive improvements in processes and systems to support acquisitions and international expansion.