Group Financial Controller

Role overview

This is a senior finance leadership opportunity within a rapidly growing international technology business operating across several jurisdictions. The role is centered on protecting the accuracy of financial information, strengthening governance, and elevating the quality of accounting and reporting across the organization. You will bring together deep technical accounting knowledge and broader strategic oversight in a highly distributed, cloud-based environment. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will help shape decisions with timely, reliable, and insightful financial data. The culture is fast-moving, global, collaborative, and focused on rigor, ownership, and ongoing improvement.

Key accountabilities

• Own the full financial control landscape and ensure the precision, completeness, and reliability of reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, including statutory accounts and management reports.
• Develop, roll out, and refine accounting policies, internal controls, and governance structures that can support scaled international operations.
• Monitor balance sheet quality, reconciliations, journal approvals, and close activities to ensure reports are produced on time and in line with applicable requirements.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as a main contact for auditors, tax offices, and outside professional advisers.
• Improve finance tools, workflows, and data integrity, including where automation and AI-based solutions can add value.
• Maintain compliance with changing regulatory obligations across multiple countries and with IFRS.
• Guide, coach, and grow accounting team members while encouraging accountability, accuracy, and continuous learning.

Required background

• Significant experience in senior accounting or financial control positions, preferably in a global technology or SaaS setting.
• A recognized accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or an equivalent credential, supported by strong academic performance.
• Strong command of IFRS and financial reporting, including practical exposure to complex multi-entity structures.
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as NetSuite or comparable systems, plus advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Solid understanding of financial controls, audit management, and governance practices in multinational organizations.
• A highly analytical, detail-focused approach with a strong emphasis on accuracy, integrity, and structured problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with confidence working with senior leadership and external partners.
• Background in fast-growth or transformation settings, including involvement in process improvement and systems implementation initiatives.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive yearly salary based on experience and market levels.
• Annual bonus opportunity tied to performance, along with regular compensation reviews.
• Flexible work setup with fully remote or hybrid arrangements depending on location.
• Annual budget for learning and professional development.
• Generous paid leave, including holiday and family leave benefits.
• Home office support and equipment allowance where relevant.
• Internationally distributed work environment with cross-border exposure and potential travel opportunities.
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance resources.

Additional information

This role is shared on behalf of a partner company, which will manage applications and the subsequent hiring steps. The selected application pool is identified using an AI-assisted matching process designed to assess candidates against the role’s core requirements quickly and consistently; the shortlist is then passed to the hiring company. The final decision, interviews, and assessments are handled by the employer’s own team.

Data privacy notice

By applying, you acknowledge that your personal data may be processed to evaluate your candidacy and shared with the hiring employer under applicable data protection principles, including legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures where relevant. You also acknowledge that AI tools may be used to support parts of the review process, such as screening applications and identifying possible inconsistencies in submitted information. These tools assist the recruitment process but do not replace human review. Final hiring decisions are made by people.