An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, ambitious EU & UK Financial Controller to join a fast–growing, acquisitive software group. This is a key leadership position within the finance function, responsible for financial control, group reporting, and technical accounting across multiple entities and jurisdictions. This is a hybrid working opportunity 1–2 days a week at the offices in central London.
This role is ideal for a technically strong, hands–on finance professional with experience in complex consolidations, multi–GAAP frameworks, and acquisition accounting.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and review consolidated group financial statements, including foreign subsidiaries
* Lead acquisition accounting for new acquisitions, including purchase price allocations and integration
* Maintain and oversee group consolidation processes and intercompany eliminations
* Manage multi–book accounting structures for reporting under multiple GAAP frameworks
* Drive finance process improvements and best practices
* Ensure compliance with US GAAP and UK GAAP
* Act as a key finance partner to FP&A and senior stakeholders
* Own audit processes and liaise with external auditors
* Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and accounting judgments
* Support and develop the wider finance team
Systems & Tools
* Strong experience with NetSuite (highly desirable)
* ERP systems in multi–entity, multi–currency environments
* Exposure to automation and finance system optimization
Candidate Profile
* Practice Trained Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent)
* Strong acquisition accounting and consolidation experience
* Experience managing foreign entities within a consolidated group
* Practical experience with multi–book accounting systems
* Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and UK GAAP
* Detail–oriented with strong technical accounting capability
* Comfortable in a fast–paced, growth–oriented environment
* Excellent communication skills for engaging senior stakeholders
Hybrid Arrangement
* 1 – 2 days a week in central London