Group Financial Controller

Responsibilities

• Scale systems and processes:
  Design scalable workflows and implement the right tech stack as we expand internationally.
• Own core finance operations:
  Lead AP, AR, banking, FX, reconciliations, global payroll, VAT, intercompany, filings, journals, expenses, etc. Build appropriate automations and hire an appropriate team to support with this.
• Build robust financial foundations:
  Rework our chart of accounts; work cross-functionally to build clean definitions, methodologies and accounting policies (e.g. revenue recognition).
• Lead financial reporting:
  Lead month and year end close for all entities and consolidated group; create insightful month end and board reporting packs.
• Manage the audit:
  Design and implement an audit-ready finance function ahead of our first statutory audit (FY26 in 2027), including auditor selection and dry runs during 2026.
• Be our accounting authority:
  The VP Finance is commercially and strategically focused rather than accounting-qualified so you will act as the company’s accounting authority, owning accounting policies, technical judgement, and relationships with auditors and advisors.
• Own treasury management:
  Design and administer treasury and cash management policies appropriate for a multi-entity, multi-currency group, maximising interest and reducing fees.
• Improve financial visibility:
  Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable reporting for the CEO, SLT, and investors.
• Ensure tax compliance:
  Own global tax compliance (with advisor support), including VAT, US sales tax and transfer pricing.

• Qualified accountant with strong controllership experience
• Excellent technical accounting foundations
• Multi-entity, multi-geo experience
• Core finance operations expertise
• Automation-first, lean mindset
• Systems- and process-minded
• Detail-oriented, structured and accountable
• Hands-on leader with ownership mindset
• Calm, pragmatic and confident in judgement