Financial Controller
The Client
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing AI and technology business operating across EMEA. Our client supports highly regulated and mission-critical sectors and is building next-generation, secure, and scalable infrastructure to enable AI adoption at scale.
Due to continued growth, the business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead finance operations and support scaling.
The Role - Financial Controller
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring strong financial governance, IFRS-compliant reporting, and scalable processes to support rapid expansion.
This is a broad, hands-on role suited to someone comfortable operating in a high-growth, evolving environment, with the opportunity to shape finance processes and leverage emerging automation and AI tools to enhance insight and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead group-wide budgeting and forecasting across multiple legal entities
- Develop and maintain rolling forecasts aligned to commercial and operational drivers
- Deliver insightful variance analysis, highlighting risks and opportunities
- Support strategic decision-making through financial modelling and scenario analysis
- Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy and timeliness
Group Financial Reporting & Control
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in line with IFRS
- Manage group consolidations, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
- Own month-end and year-end close processes across the group
- Maintain strong financial controls, accounting policies, and documentation
Multi-Entity & International Finance
- Provide financial oversight across multiple entities and jurisdictions
- Ensure accurate intercompany accounting and balance reconciliations
- Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisers, and local partners
- Support the set-up and integration of new entities as the business scales
Strategic, Board & Investor Reporting
- Support board and investor reporting, including performance analysis and forecasts
- Develop high-quality management reporting and KPIs
- Provide commercial insight to support operational and strategic decisions
- Leverage data, analytics, and automation to enhance reporting quality
Audit, Compliance & Governance
- Manage the external audit process across group entities
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements
- Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory filings
- Maintain effective financial governance and internal control frameworks
Key Requirements:
Qualifications
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
Experience & Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS reporting and group consolidation
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally in a high-growth or start-up environment
- Experience managing multi-entity and international finance structures
- Experience overseeing outsourced finance teams or shared service providers
- Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
- Experience with modern ERP and finance systems (e.g. Sage Intacct, Xero)
- Comfortable adopting automation and emerging technology within finance
- Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
On Offer
- Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 base, with flexibility up to £120,000 for exceptional candidates with long-term industry experience
- Hybrid Working: Flexible hybrid model across the UK, with HQ based in London
- Contract: Permanent
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