Group Finance Controller

Group Financial Controller

(Previously advertised as an FTC - having reviewed the business requirements this will be a permanent hire)

Location: Castleford (Head Office) + UK travel |

Package: Competitive + performance bonus

Premier Technical Services Group (PTSG) are looking for a proven Group Financial Controller to join our award-winning leadership team during a pivotal period of change and integration.

Operating at Group level across five specialist divisions, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our financial governance, embedding best practice, and supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses. PTSG has grown significantly through acquisition, and we’re now focused on harmonising systems, improving consistency, and creating scalable finance processes that support future growth.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll work closely with the CFO, divisional Finance Managers, and operational leaders to deliver clear and accurate group reporting. You’ll lead on statutory compliance, audit management, tax reporting, and month-end close, while driving the roll-out of new systems and control frameworks.

A natural influencer, you’ll gain buy-in from colleagues across the Group, championing the importance of robust processes and data integrity while helping to embed a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll also mentor and develop members of the finance team, ensuring they have the structure, guidance and confidence to thrive.

This role is ideal for a technically strong, operationally aware finance leader with experience operating in a complex, multi-entity organisation. It’s a hands-on position within a supportive, collaborative environment — one that will offer challenge, visibility and the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on how PTSG operates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Group’s month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Manage the production of statutory accounts across all legal entities, liaising with external auditors and advisors
• Ensure financial reporting is compliant with relevant accounting standards (UK GAAP) and manage updates to accounting policies where appropriate
• Oversee all balance sheet controls, including reconciliations, provisions, and intercompany balances
• Oversight of tax reporting processes and compliance, working with external provider
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and systems to support growth and complexity
• Lead, coach and develop a small team of accountants and finance staff to deliver high standards of accuracy and ownership
• Support the finance integration of acquisitions, including accounting treatment, reporting structure, and control processes
• Work closely with the FP&A and Treasury functions to ensure alignment between operational performance, planning, and statutory reporting
• Provide technical accounting support to the wider finance team and operational business units
• Contribute to key finance projects, including system upgrades, process re-engineering, and policy development

Person Profile (Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience):

• ACA-qualified (or equivalent)
• Preferably 8+ years post-qualified experience, with a strong technical foundation and a clear track record in financial control or group reporting
• Deep understanding of UK accounting standards, statutory compliance, and external audit processes
• Tax experience desirable
• Experience in a multi-entity or group structure, ideally within a PE-backed or acquisitive organisation
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Hands-on and pragmatic approach with the ability to operate at both detail and strategic levels
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Confident in managing deadlines, priorities, and team performance in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with financial systems, consolidation tools, and process automation is an advantage

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive earnings reflective of the role and scale
• Car allowance or Company car
• 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays
• Vivup discount access (gym memberships / most major retailers / electrical items / day & meals out / vouchers and much more)
• Enrolment on company incentive scheme
• Private medical cover

Equal Opportunities in Practice,

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.