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 FP&A 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 Glasgow 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 P&L 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, P&L review and balance sheet sign-offReviewing the trial balance against prior month, budget and forecastIdentifying required adjustments and providing clear instructions to the General Accounting teamDirecting Management Accountants on revenue, direct cost and materials accrualsManaging judgement-based accounting across revenue, WIP, direct costs and provisionsReviewing and challenging revenue recognition, accruals, provisions and other accounting judgementsLeading the production and sign-off of the divisional results packSubmitting accurate financial information to Group Reporting within the agreed timetableProviding the Divisional Finance Director with commentary on actuals, run-rate performance and accounting movementsActing as the first point of escalation for accounting policy and process queries within the divisionEnsuring compliance with group accounting policies, processes and reporting standardsMaintaining a dotted-line relationship with the Group Financial Controller on technical accounting, governance and close complianceWorking with the FP&A Centre of Excellence to support management information, forecasting and planning cyclesYour ProfileFully qualified accountant, with ACA, ACCA or CIMASignificant Financial Controller or Divisional Controller experienceStrong technical accounting knowledge, including revenue recognition, WIP, accruals and provisionsExperience within services, outsourced services, contracting or project-led environmentsComfortable operating within a fast-paced, PE-backed environmentCompensation & BenefitsThis interim role offers a day rate of £300-400 per day inside IR35, dependent on experience, and is based in Glasgow 4 days per week. The position provides the opportunity to take ownership of financial control for a significant division within a £500 million PE-backed services group, working closely with divisional and group finance leadership to improve reporting quality, control and close performance.TPBN1_UKTJ