Capital Controller

Job Type: Permanent Job Sector:
Accounting Region:
Yorkshire

Location:

Doncaster Salary

Description:

Competitive salary based on skills and experience Posted: 15/07/2026 Recruiter: DFS Job /TP/1953/414

At DFS Group, we’re proud to help people create spaces they love to live in. We’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company: three brands with their own personalities, brought together by a shared mission. Behind our brands is a passionate Group team. From Finance and Technology to People, Marketing and Supply Chain, our Group functions power everything we do.

They create the foundations that allow our brands to thrive, innovate and grow. Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, the mindset that connects us means we expect more of ourselves and each other. It means every customer is our favourite, every voice is valued, and every interaction is one we’re proud of. When you’re part of a community that shares your way of thinking, the wins feel bigger.

The effort feels worth it. It’s a place where people stay because they feel valued, and find room to grow because they’re challenged.

We’re looking for a commercially minded and technically strong Capital Controller to lead the financial governance, reporting, planning and optimisation of the Group’s capital base. This pivotal role will oversee the accounting and management of leased assets across a nationwide property portfolio and vehicle fleet, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective capital allocation to support business growth.

Working closely with Property, Fleet and senior Finance stakeholders, you’ll provide valuable insight into asset performance, drive robust financial controls, and support strategic decision‑making. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to make a significant impact within a listed business environment.

• Capital accounting and compliance:
  Leading a team of two, responsible for the end‑to‑end accounting for right‑of‑use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities for c.200 leased properties and the Group’s leased vehicle fleet. Ensuring accurate and timely month‑end, half‑yearly, and year‑end capital reporting in line with IFRS 16 and IAS 17.
• Overseeing the maintenance of lease schedules, asset registers, and capital asset models, performing impairment reviews and sensitivity analyses on leased assets, and liaising with external auditors to support statutory audits and audit queries.
• Capital planning and budgeting:
  Supporting the capital budgeting and forecasting process for property and fleet‑related capex, overseeing budgeting of depreciation, lease interest, additions, disposals, and modifications, monitoring capital expenditure against budget, highlighting risks, opportunities, and variances, and supporting strategic property and fleet decisions through robust financial modelling.
• Business partnering and stakeholder management:
  Providing insights and advice to senior stakeholders on capital allocation and the impact of IFRS 16, presenting clear, robust capital reporting packs to senior finance leadership, and interacting with Property, Fleet, and Legal teams on contract changes, lease renewals, and capital commitments.

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification in Accounting
• Strong technical accounting background including in‑depth working knowledge of IFRS 16
• Experience of managing leased assets (property, fleet, or similar)
• Experience in a listed or highly regulated environment
• Excellent financial modelling, analytical, and Excel skills
• Strong understanding of fixed asset accounting and capital controls
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and planning skills
• Experience in multi‑site or multi‑location businesses (retail, logistics, hospitality, or property‑heavy sectors)
• Experience liaising with auditors and presenting to senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of lease negotiation or portfolio management

Everyone at DFS Group begins with a structured induction designed to help you understand our brands, our culture and how we work together. From day…