Senior Divisional Finance Controller - Lead Reporting

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

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.