Gen II (UK) Southampton
Southampton, WHIT PO157AD, GBR
Description
What’s the role?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded European Financial Controller to help ensure key financial requirements are being met, appropriate controls in place to mitigate operational risk while accurate and timely reporting (regional and consolidated) are servicing our European operations. This role will ensure accurate financial reporting, revenue recognition, financial integrity, and compliance with local GAAP requirements while leveraging Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) as the core ERP system.
The successful candidate will be part of the finance team and partner closely with Business Unit Departments, Client Operations, and Business Leaders to provide reliable financial and revenue insights, WIP management, strengthen controls, and support strategic decision-making within a fast-paced multi-jurisdictional environment.
What you’ll be doing
Key Responsibilities
EU Financial Controllership, Reporting & Monthly Close
- Drive the monthly accounting cycle including review of transactions and journal postings; perform overall review and analysis to ensure financial results are complete and accurate.
- Prepare analysis of financial results for management, including commentary on variances, trends, and the key drivers of performance.
- Develop annual financial forecasts and budgets for review and discussion with the Country Heads, European CFO, and other local forums.
- Coordinate with the wider finance group including Luxembourg, Jersey, London and Southampton teams to ensure alignment on reporting timelines, balance sheet integrity, intercompany reconciliations, and group consolidation requirements.
Revenue Accounting & Reporting
- Own the end-to-end revenue close process across multiple European entities to support financial reporting timetable.
- Lead on the provision of monthly WIP, accrued revenue and revenue management across European business.
- Partner with the billing team and business to ensure business leaders have a full and thorough understanding of their revenue, WIP, trends and recoverability driving profitability.
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with financial reporting standards and local regulatory requirements.
- Manage European monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close processes.
- Review and, or prepare any necessary revenue journals, accruals, deferrals, and reconciliations as required.
- Become the technical expert on ERP for revenue models, recognition and accounting workflows.
- Take ownership of all European revenue and WIP related balance sheet accounts, reconciliations and substantiation of to ensure financial integrity.
- Deliver timely and accurate management reporting and analysis.
- Support FP&A and financial controllers in analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
- Provide input to enhance commentary and analysis for group related reporting and submissions.
Controls & Compliance
- Design, implement, and maintain robust controls and policies.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Identify and mitigate revenue and operational risks.
Business Partnering
- Work closely with finance team, Business Leaders, Client Services Operations, and Commercial teams to validate assumptions and contract structures.
- Provide analysis, forecasts, and performance insights.
- Assist leadership with financial planning and decision support.
- Support Group cash management and forecasting.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities for process standardization across European entities.
- Lead process improvements and system automation initiatives around financial control and revenue.
- Develop best practices and documentation.
Team & Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with local business leaders and finance teams across multiple countries.
- Provide training and guidance on processes and ERP usage.
Support ad hoc projects, including corporate structuring, system utilization and implementations.
The ideal background for this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3+ years’ experience in financial controllership or FP&A roles
- Experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated environments
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and core revenue recognition practices
- Experience managing multi-country or European operations
- Advanced Excel and Modelling Skills
- Strong understanding of financial controls, audit requirements, and compliance frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Systems-driven mindset with ERP expertise
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication
- Process improvement and automation focus
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Commercial acumen and business partnering capability
- Experience with Power BI or financial reporting tools
Role Location/Hybrid Schedule
This role is based in our Southampton office and would require periodic short duration travel across our European offices. Although the nature of most roles within Gen II cannot be classed as totally flexible, there is scope in some cases for a form of Agile Working. The different ways in which Agile Working can be undertaken is dependent on the demands and needs of the business, the office space available and the individual’s preferences and circumstances.
