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About the role
- EMEA Financial Controller managing finance function and team across European locations. Ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance within a dynamic, growing company.
Responsibilities
- Own all accounting and financial reporting for European entities
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end close activities, working closely with other Regional FCs to meet group close timelines
- Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly in a timely manner, and own and maintain the EMEA tracker
- Collaborate with the Head of Finance Operations to ensure reporting is standardised and maintained accurately
- Act as the primary point of contact for all Europe-related accounting matters.
- Ensure compliance with all local statutory and tax filing requirements across European trading entities
- Manage relationships and communication with external local accountants
- Oversee the timely preparation and filing of local statutory accounts
- Oversee and support all external audits within the EMEA region, and monitor emerging audit requirements as entities scale
- Work with the Group Finance team on the External Group Audit, reviewing all audit schedules prior to being shared with the auditors
- Collaborate with the Tax Manager to ensure compliance with local tax obligations and support the rollout of e-invoicing across European markets
- Direct line management of four European Accountants covering all European entities across Berlin and Oxford
- Set clear expectations, deadlines, and performance standards for the EMEA Finance Operations team
- Develop team capability, embedding best practice while fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment
- Promote a strong culture of ownership, control, and accountability across the region
- Support the Group Finance team in the preparation of commentary for the Monthly Information Pack for the Board
- Support Group Finance with investor reporting and related queries
- Partner with Regional Finance Business Partners to develop insightful financial analysis at entity and cost centre level, supporting local teams in effective budget management and decision-making
- Support FP&A in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts for the EMEA region
- Own the internal control framework across the EMEA region
- Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
- Ensure compliance with group policies, accounting standards, and control requirements
- Support the Treasury Accountant with treasury process improvements across the EMEA region
- Collaborate with other Regional Financial Controllers to ensure consistency of processes, controls, and reporting across the group
- Partner with the Credit Control team to improve reporting and visibility of debtor recoverability
- Drive automation initiatives and finance systems enhancements
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)
- Strong operational finance leader with a hands-on mindset
- Proven people leadership experience with geographically dispersed teams, across multiple time zones, cultures and regulatory environments
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/FRS102/German GAAP)
- Demonstrated experience managing external audits across multiple entities
- Excellent organisational, stakeholder management, and prioritisation skills
- Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take ownership
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with stakeholders across regions and functions
- High attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy and quality in financial reporting
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Eagerness to learn and develop within a growing global organisation, with a solution-oriented mindset
- Experience working in a private equity–backed and/or high-growth environment (desirable)
- Experience within a SaaS or recurring revenue business (desirable)
- Strong understanding of FX and cross-border structures (desirable)
- Experience with Dynamics 365 (desirable)
- Ability to speak another European language would be a bonus (desirable)
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Parental Support
- Salary-Exchange Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Local Oxford Discounts
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Flu Jabs
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