Financial Controller

Chubb Fire & Security

Financial Controller

£85000

Chubb Fire & Security, The Wrangling, Blackburn with Darwen

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4d9fb3fc90ec4d2ea3218c220093dfa7

Full Job Description

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 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

    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

    Looking for an opportunity within a business that offer a genuine 'people first' culture?, 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

  • 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

  • Health & Wellbeing Resources

  • Bravo Awards: Recognising outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence