Financial Controller
KennedyPearce Consulting · London, England ·
Job Description Financial ControllerWest London | Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office | c.£90,000 + bonus A global technology and software business is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to join its EMEA finance team following the recent resignation of a key member of the team.
This is a hands-on Financial Controller role within a complex, international technology organisation, offering broad exposure across financial reporting, controls, statutory accounting, tax, cashflow and business partnering.
The business is looking for someone who can hit the ground running. With limited handover available, you'll need to be comfortable taking ownership quickly, working at pace and operating with a high degree of autonomy. Reporting to the Regional EMEA Financial Controller, this would suit a qualified accountant with around 5 years' post-qualified experience, ideally gained within a larger organisation where you've had broad responsibility for a subsidiary, division or group of entities.
The Role Take ownership of month-end, half-year and year-end reporting across multiple EMEA entities. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements. Manage day-to-day general ledger activities, including journals, reconciliations and variance analysis.
Oversee statutory reporting and act as a key contact throughout the external audit process. Manage reporting across multiple entities and currencies, including intercompany accounting and FX movements. Lead entity-level budgeting and forecasting, providing meaningful commentary on key drivers, trends and risks.
Maintain and strengthen the financial control environment and proactively identify areas for improvement. Support cashflow and liquidity management across multiple entities. Oversee VAT, corporate tax provisions and wider tax compliance requirements.
Partner with regional and local stakeholders, providing financial insight to support commercial decision-making. Drive improvements across accounting processes, systems and reporting. Manage, coach and develop an accountant within the team.
About You This is a role for someone who is comfortable getting stuck in and doesn't need months of training before taking ownership. You'll ideally be: ACA / ACCA / CA qualified or equivalent. Around 5 years post-qualified, although strong candidates outside this range will be considered.
Currently working in a hands-on Financial Controller, Financial Reporting or similar role. Ideally experienced within a large, complex organisation, perhaps with responsibility for a subsidiary or division. Experienced working across multiple entities, countries and currencies.
Technically strong with a good understanding of IFRS and financial controls. Comfortable working in a fast-paced technology or similarly complex environment. Highly organised, resilient and able to manage competing deadlines.
A confident communicator who can build relationships across finance and the wider business. Commercially minded, analytical and proactive. Someone who can step into a role with limited handover and immediately add value.
The Package c.£90,000 salary, depending on experience Bonus Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the West London office Broad international Financial Controller remit Exposure to a global technology/software environment Opportunity to work closely with the Regional EMEA Financial Controller Responsibility for managing and developing the finance team The Opportunity This isn't a role where you'll be expected to sit back and wait for someone to show you the ropes.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified, hands-on accountant who enjoys taking ownership, is comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment and can quickly get to grips with a complex international business. The business is ideally looking for someone immediately available or with a maximum one-month notice period.
If you're an experienced Financial Controller looking for a broad role within a global technology business, I'd be keen to speak with you