Financial Controller

We are now recruiting for a Financial Controller.

The Financial Controller is accountable for the integrity of financial reporting, financial control and financial management across their assigned businesses. The role ensures accurate and timely financial information, effective financial controls, reliable cash forecasting and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

About px Group

px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com

Our Head Office is based in Stockton-on-Tees and is home to our administrative support teams, engineering & maintenance support team & energy services teams. The Offices are located on the river Tees with close access to walks, shops and restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Managing Directors and operational teams, the Financial Controller provides financial insight, challenges performance and supports effective business decisions.
• You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reporting for assigned businesses.
• Lead the divisional month-end close, ensuring journals, reconciliations, estimates and reporting are completed and appropriately reviewed.
• Review financial performance, investigate significant variances and ensure results are clearly explained to management.
• Work with Managing Directors and operational teams to understand financial performance, risks and opportunities.
• Present financial results and provide constructive challenge on profitability, costs, cash and operational performance.
• Provide financial oversight and challenge of contract and project performance, including profitability, revenue recognition, cost recovery and financial risk.
• Oversee the preparation of divisional budgets, forecasts and longer-term financial plans.
• Ensure financial forecasts are supported by reasonable assumptions and reflect operational and commercial developments.
• Own the quality and timely submission of divisional cash forecasts, including expected receipts, payments and material risks.
• Further information can be found on the role profile

Requirements

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong financial accounting, management reporting and financial control experience.
• Experience managing month-end close, budgets, forecasts, audits and statutory obligations.
• Experience leading and developing Finance colleagues.
• Sound understanding of accounting standards, internal controls and business performance.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
• Long Service Awards
• Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards

Flexible Benefits Package

Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.