Financial Controller

IntroA PE-backed, multi-divisional services group is seeking an experienced Divisional Financial Controller to take ownership of the end-to-end financial control and close process for a significant operating division.The position will provide the Divisional Finance Director with accurate, reliable and commentary-ready financial information, enabling greater focus on commercial performance, operational decision-making and delivery against the investment plan.The CompanyA large, investor-backed services group operating through multiple divisions, entities and service lines. The business has a complex finance structure combining divisional teams with centralised reporting and FPandA capabilities.The group is focused on strengthening financial control, standardising reporting processes and improving the quality, accuracy and pace of financial information across the organisation.The RoleBased in Manchester and reporting directly to the Divisional Finance Director, with a dotted reporting line to the Group Financial Controller, you will be accountable for the accuracy and integrity of the divisional PandL and balance sheet. This is a visible role requiring strong financial control, technical accounting and stakeholder management capability.Key responsibilities include:Managing the end-to-end divisional month-end close, including the trial balance, journals, PandL review and balance sheet sign-offReviewing the trial balance against prior month, budget and forecastIdentifying ..... full job details .....