Financial Controller

2 weeks ago


Leeds UK, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Chubb Fire & Security Group Full time

Looking for an opportunity within a business that offer a genuine ‘people first’ culture?


Following the acquisition of Chubb by APi Group, the implementation of Sarbox process and controls. Because of this, an opportunity has now arisen to join our team as Financial Controller on a permanent, full time basis


This is a fantastic development opportunity for someone looking to move out of practise into industry.


About Us, Our Culture & What We Can Offer You


Chubb Fire & Security have been protecting people and assets worldwide for more than 200 years. Providing essential and innovative security systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms to fire detection and suppression systems. Our customers range from local independent businesses to many of the FTSE 100 companies, and our Chubb family is extensive too, with a dynamic team of over 13,000 employees globally - Together we do great things


Our commitment to our people is to continually develop and innovate so that we grow together as your career unfolds. As part of the global API Group, we join a family of organisations where leadership, and leadership development is our most powerful strategic advantage and the best way to invest in our people.


SALARY: £85,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)


  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • 15% Annual Bonus Incentive Plan
  • Car allowance of £6,000 per annum
  • Family Private Medical Insurance Entitlement
  • Free Onsite Parking
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance (4 x Basic Salary)
  • Employee Scholarship Scheme
  • A Central Benefits Platform offering a wide variety discounts & Wellbeing Resources
  • Bravo Awards: Recognising outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence


Job Description


This role will see you providing leadership in operating, simplifying and improving all processes and controls within finance and across the business


Responsibilities will include:


  • Lead the controls process across the whole business, working with external advisors and auditors to ensure we are compliant for the audit
  • Ensure all APi and audit process and control requirements are met to deadlines
  • Maintain, simplify and improve processes across Finance and the business, ensuring documentation is up-to-date and all evidence in place
  • Review audit testing and remediate and report accordingly
  • Find and communicate solutions to address any issues and provide training as required
  • Lead the process of ensuring segregation of duties is correct at all times.
  • Ensure the approval levels within applications are aligned to the authority matrix
  • Ensure revenue recognition is in line with policy, and support the OTC Sarbox processes
  • Control and review GL user access rights


What we would like you to bring to the role:


  • Qualified financial accountant – ACA/ACCA
  • Prior experience of working in a big 4 or mid-sized accounting firm in an audit role
  • Strong knowledge of controls, including Sarbanes Oxley Controls
  • Technically proficient, with strong communication skills
  • Experience working in a large complex organisation with US reporting experience
  • The ability to lead and influence teams of people both within and outside of Finance
  • Able to manage conflicting priorities
  • Onestream or similar reporting experience


If this sounds like you, send in your application now


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