EMEA Financial Controller

Investigo; England; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Finance Recruitment Specialist to manage EMEA accounting operations. The role requires a qualified accountant with over 10 years' experience in fast-paced environments, strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, and proven leadership skills. This is a full-time position, offering a chance to drive change within a dynamic organization in England.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-qualification experience in finance.
• Deep technical expertise in US GAAP and IFRS.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional finance team across EMEA.
• Drive accurate financials under U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Champion compliance and auditing processes.

Skills

Leadership in Finance

Financial Reporting

Communication

Audit Management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CPA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Finance Recruitment Specialist within the Tech, Media, Telecoms and Professional Services Sectors

EMEA Financial Controller £140-160k + 20% Bonus - Central London (3 days a week)

The role

My client is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead the EMEA accounting operations. You’ll own end‑to‑end reporting and controls, manage a talented team, and drive process and systems transformation—making a real impact in a complex, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high‑performing regional finance team of 20–25, including 7 senior direct reports across EMEA.
• Inspire, develop, and empower teams spanning consolidations, external reporting, financial accounting, and transformation initiatives.
• Drive the delivery of accurate, timely consolidated financials under U.S. GAAP, UK GAAP, and IFRS, supporting both internal and external reporting.
• Champion a strong control culture, ensuring full SOX compliance and adherence to global finance policies.
• Own the external audit cycle – streamlining processes and ensuring statutory filings are delivered efficiently across multiple entities.
• Act as a trusted technical accounting advisor on complex areas including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and impairment.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing next‑generation finance systems and process automation.

Person Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CPA) with 10+ years of post‑qualification experience in complex, fast‑paced environments.
• Deep technical expertise across US GAAP and IFRS, with a strong grounding in financial reporting and consolidation.
• Proven track record of leading and scaling high‑performing finance teams.
• Experience within a multinational – ideally a US‑headquartered, tech‑driven organisation.
• Strong background in statutory reporting, audit management, and financial control design (SOX).
• Comfortable driving systems and process transformation – hands‑on with ERP or finance tech implementations.
• Exceptional communicator, able to influence and collaborate with senior leaders across finance and non‑finance functions.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media and IT Services and IT Consulting