The Finance Controller is responsible for ensuring robust financial processes, controls and

governance. This role plays a key part in supporting strategic decision-making by

providing clear financial insights, managing regulatory compliance, and driving continuous

improvement in financial processes.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established professional services organisation with Private Equity backing. With offices across UK and Europe, they provide technical advice to blue-chip and SME clients across the world.

Description

Financial Management & Reporting

* Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in

accordance with relevant accounting standards.

* Ensure that all month end processing (journals, subledger reconciliations etc) are

carried out in in a timely manner

* Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the leadership team and board.

* Ensure that the firm meets its financial reporting compliance requirements across the jurisdictions in which we operate consolidation of group accounts.

Budgeting & Forecasting

* Work together with the Head of Finance Planning & Analysis to ensure that the annual budgeting process and any reforecasting cycles are managed effectively and included in the financial systems for effective management accounting.

* Take responsibility for ensuring that the firm meets all its tax compliance requirements in the different jurisdictions in which it operates.

Internal Controls & Compliance

* Maintain strong internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure process integrity.

* Oversee compliance with statutory, regulatory, and industry standards.

* Liaise with external auditors, ensuring timely completion of audits Cashflow & Treasury Management

Team Leadership & Development

* Lead and mentor management accounts team

* Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accuracy, and high performance within the team.

* Support skills development, succession planning, and workload prioritisation.

Systems & Process Improvement

* Oversee finance system integrations and enhancements.

* Implement process automation and efficiency initiatives.

* Ensure data integrity and strengthen reporting capabilities across systems.

Profile

Candidate Essential Experience, Qualifications and Skills:

* Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

* Proven experience in financial controlling, audit, or senior finance roles.

* Good technical accounting expertise

* Excellent analytical skills with a detail-oriented, solution-driven approach.

* Prior experience managing and developing finance teams.

* Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills

* Experience within an international organisation is essential

* Experience within professional services and PE based environments are desirable

* High integrity and commitment to financial accuracy.

* Commercially minded with the ability to challenge constructively.

* Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

* Proactive, collaborative, and highly organised.

Job Offer

• Highly competitive, 6 figure salary range
• Leeds City Centre offices
• Hybrid working
• Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.