Group Financial Controller

Location: Málaga

Location:

Fully remote (EMEA timezone)

Start date:

ASAP

Languages:

Fluent English required
Industry:  Cloud Computing / AI / European Deep-Tech SaaS

About the Role
Pragmatike is recruiting on behalf of a  European deep-tech company building a sovereign, energy-efficient cloud platform  for modern AI and high-performance workloads. The company operates a  distributed, highly automated infrastructure  and is scaling rapidly across a  multi-entity, international footprint .

As part of this growth, building an  AI-native finance organization  is a strategic priority.

We are seeking a  Group Financial Controller  to own and scale  group accounting, consolidation, reporting, and controls  across multiple legal entities. Reporting directly to the  CFO , this is a  senior, hands-on leadership role  for a finance professional capable of structuring, automating, and modernizing accounting operations in a deep-tech environment.

Strong, proven experience leveraging AI in accounting workflows is mandatory.
This role is not about maintaining legacy processes, but about  designing and operating an AI-first accounting function .

Your Responsibilities

Own the  monthly, quarterly, and annual group close and consolidation  processes across all entities.

Deliver  accurate management accounts , as well as board and investor reporting.

Ensure  IFRS and local GAAP compliance  across multiple jurisdictions.

Define, document, and enforce  group accounting policies and internal controls .

Lead, optimize, and scale the  Net Suite ERP  across the group ( Net Suite experience is mandatory ).

Drive  automation and AI adoption  in accounting operations, including reconciliations, anomaly detection, journal automation, and close acceleration.

Manage  audits, statutory filings, intercompany accounting, and transfer pricing processes .

Partner closely with the  CFO on strategic initiatives , scaling efforts, and financial governance.

Build robust, scalable accounting infrastructure suited to a high-growth, deep-tech organization.

Required Qualifications

8–12+ years of experience  in accounting, financial control, or similar senior finance roles.

Strong experience operating in  multi-entity, international environments .

Background in  SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, or deep-tech companies .

Expert-level Net Suite experience (+++) .

Hands-on experience implementing AI tools in accounting workflows (mandatory) .

Strong knowledge of  IFRS and/or local GAAP , with solid consolidation expertise.

Qualified accountant  (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).

Proven ability to  build finance infrastructure and processes from the ground up .

Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments with high ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting rapid international expansion or group restructuring.

Exposure to automation-first or data-driven finance organizations.

Prior involvement in audit transformation or finance system implementations at scale.

Strong stakeholder management skills with executive leadership and investors.

Why Join Us
You will take on a  key leadership role  within a European AI and cloud deep-tech company, with the opportunity to  design and scale a best-in-class, AI-native accounting function .

This role offers  high autonomy, strategic influence, and direct exposure to the CFO , within a fully remote EMEA setup and limited travel (~10–15%).

Pragmatike is committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process.
We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

In accordance with  GDPR , your personal data will be processed lawfully, fairly, and securely, and used solely for recruitment purposes, including sharing it with our client(s) for employment consideration. You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information throughout the recruitment process.