Group Financial Controller

Home based - EMEA; Office Based - London, UK•Home Based - EMEA•Office Based - London, UK

Remote

Senior

Full Time

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Requirements

•Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
•Strong academic background and professional qualification in Accounting or Finance (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)
•Extensive practical IFRS knowledge and experience
•Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities
•Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
•Confident communication and interpersonal skills
•Proactive, analytical mindset with passion for finance and drive for continuous improvement
•Proven experience using enterprise-level accounting or ERP systems
•Result-oriented with personal drive to meet and exceed commitments
•Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events

•Ensuring strong understanding of the risks associated with processes and systems and leading the development and implementation of controls to mitigate those risks
•Leading the development and identification of areas of improvement of company policies and procedures to enable business scaling
•Driving the implementation of policies and procedures and monitoring compliance
•Supporting multi-functional change projects to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracy
•Managing reviews of weekly, month-end, year-end processes including balance sheet reconciliations, management accounts, and statutory accounts preparation
•Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data and transactions recording and reporting
•Upholding accounting and approval processes and controls across the organization
•Managing external audits
•Developing understanding of evolving regulatory frameworks and ensuring compliance
•Driving projects associated with upgrading or implementing new finance systems and AI adoption
•Developing professional relationships and managing communications with internal and external stakeholders
•Managing or mentoring junior accounting staff, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices