Financial Controller

Blackshark; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company bonus

25 days annual leave

Private Healthcare

Pension

Well-being days

Work from home equipment

Training & development

Job summary

Quantexa is seeking an ambitious Financial Controller to lead non-headcount cost management, reporting and analysis across the Group. You will own the cost P&L, drive process improvements and mentor a regional Finance Manager team in a fast-growth environment.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will oversee month-end close, statutory compliance, tax and audits, and partner with stakeholders to shape strategic financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with leadership experience in fast-growth environments.
• Proven track record delivering cost-control and process improvements across multi-entity groups.
• Strong knowledge of transfer pricing, tax and external audits.
• Experience with SOX readiness and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Group's non-headcount cost P&L and provide detailed variance analysis.
• Manage month-end close and deliver accurate regional reporting to stakeholders.
• Oversee statutory responsibilities, tax returns, audits and training of regional teams.
• Lead process automation and internal controls enhancements across finance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Transfer pricing

SOX readiness

Multi-entity accounting

Excel

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

What we’re all about.

We are a fast-growing technology company with a global footprint, delivering innovative solutions to clients across multiple regions. As we scale rapidly, we are looking for an ambitious Financial Controller to join our dynamic finance team.

At Q, we’re looking for people who share that vision. People like you.

The opportunity.

This is a critical role responsible for the comprehensive management, reporting, and analysis of the Group's non-headcount costs. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and managing a team of regional Finance Managers, the successful candidate will own the cost P&L, ensure statutory and audit compliance, and drive process improvements across the finance and reporting team. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with experience in a high-growth environment who is ready to take on a key leadership position within our finance function.

Financial Control & Analysis:

• Take full ownership of the Group's P&L statements from a non-headcount cost perspective.

• Perform and present detailed P&L analysis, including Month-on-Month, Year-on-Year, and Budget vs. Actual variance reporting.

• Prepare and deliver insightful MI packs with clear commentary to support strategic business decisions.

• Prepare project accounting reports and conduct ad-hoc cost analysis as required.

Month-End Close & Reporting:

• Manage the end-to-end month-end close process for all non-headcount cost areas across the Group.

• Take ownership of the systems and processes related to the close, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

• Ensure that monthly cost reporting packs for each region are completed accurately and delivered on time to stakeholders.

Statutory, Tax & Audit:

• Oversee the timely and accurate delivery of all statutory responsibilities for Group entities, including local audits (where applicable), corporate tax returns, and sales tax filings.

• Work with regional finance managers to prepare and review required information for statutory filings and provide training to develop a talent pipeline within the team.

• Support the Group audit process concerning all non-headcount cost areas and related balance sheet accounts, liaising directly with external auditors.

Technical Accounting & Control:

• Serve as a key resource for the finance team, providing support and guidance on technical accounting matters.

• Lead the implementation of Group transfer pricing adjustments and actively seek opportunities for process automation and efficiency.

• Serve as a key figure in the Group’s transition to an enhanced internal control environment.

• Support the design, implementation, and documentation of financial controls over non-headcount cost processes.

• Play an active role in the company's journey towards potential Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) readiness and compliance.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of regional Finance Managers.

• Foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, actively managing the training and career development of your direct reports to build a strong future talent pipeline for Quantexa.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a key financial partner to stakeholders across the business, providing guidance and support on all aspects of non-headcount cost management.

• Collaborate closely with finance peers, including the (Group Revenue Controller, Compensation Controller, AP Manager) to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive view of Group performance.

• Partner with peers in other departments to understand their operations, provide support where required and help them achieve their financial objectives.

What you’ll bring.

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

• Currently performing at a Controller, Assistant Controller, or experienced Finance Manager level.

• Essential demonstrable experience working within a fast-paced, high-growth, scaling company and effecting process change across financial processes (sector agnostic).

• Proven leadership and team management experience with a genuine passion for developing talent.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and a thorough understanding of financial controls and compliance.

• Experience with multi-entity and intercompany accounting is required; familiarity with transfer pricing is highly desirable.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to senior stakeholders.

Systems Experience:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.

• Direct experience with NetSuite is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with the following systems would be a significant advantage:

• Financial Close: FloQast

• FP&A / Reporting: DataRails

• T&E / Spend Management: Expensify, Navan

Our perks and quirks

What makes you Q will help you to realize your full potential, flourish and enjoy what you do, while being recognized and rewarded with our broad range of benefits.

We offer:

• Competitive salary & Company bonus

• 25 days annual leave (with the option of buying up to 5 days, and rolling over up to 10), plus national holidays + your birthday off!

• Pension scheme with a company contribution of 6% (when you contribute 3%)

• Private Healthcare, including dental & optic cover

• Life Insurance and Income Protection

• Regularly bench-marked salary rates

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, or Shared Parental Leave

• Well‑being days

• Volunteer Day off

• Work from Home Equipment

• Commuter, Tech and cycle to work schemes

• Free Subscription to a meditation, relaxation and sleep app

• Continuous Training and Development

• Spend up to 2 months working outside of your country of employment over a rolling 12-month period with our ‘Work from Anywhere’ policy

• Team Social Budget & Company-wide Socials

Our mission.

We have one mission. To help businesses grow. To make data easier. And to make the world a better place. We’re not a start-up. Not anymore. But we’ve not been around that long either. What we are is a collection of bright, passionate minds harnessing complexities and helping our clients and their communities. One culture, made of many. Heading in one direction – the future.

It’s all about you.

We want you to feel welcome, valued, and respected - because it’s your individuality and passion that make you Q. We see that, and we celebrate it.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, continuously improving to ensure everyone belongs. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know - we’re happy to assist.

No matter your race, beliefs, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, or abilities—whoever you are—if you're a passionate, curious, and caring human eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible, we want to hear from you.