Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsOpportunity to join a leading PE-backed businessFinancial Controller position in Professional ServicesAbout Our ClientOur 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.Job DescriptionFinancial Management & Reporting* Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements inaccordance with relevant accounting standards.* Ensure that all month end processing (journals, subledger reconciliations etc) arecarried 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 ManagementTeam 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.The Successful ApplicantCandidate 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.What's on OfferHighly competitive, 6 figure salary rangeLeeds City Centre officesHybrid workingComprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).Opportunities for professional development and career progression.ContactOlivia CravenQuote job refJN-052026-7024966Phone number+44 113 243 7705Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorFinancial ControllerSectorBusiness ServicesLocationLeedsContract typePermanentConsultant nameOlivia CravenConsultant phone+44 113 243 7705Job referenceJN-052026-7024966