Financial Controller - 1 day a week in the office

EA First Compass House; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm offering a Financial Controller position in Cambridge is looking for a qualified accountant to oversee the financial operations of its international entities. The role involves ensuring compliance with various regulations and standards while leading a remote finance team. The compensation offered is £75,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Financial Controller within an international, multi-entity organisation.
• Strong technical understanding of accounting standards (GAAP and IFRS) and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to develop and enforce robust internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance operations across the international group.
• Develop and implement internal controls ensuring compliance with tax laws and financial regulations.
• Provide financial insights to senior leadership for strategic decisions.
• Manage annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Monitor and adapt to evolving accounting standards and tax laws.

Skills

International experience

Leadership

Risk management

Compliance knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)

Job description

Initially being offered as a 12 month fixed term contract, with expectation of a permanent role afterwards, this is a Financial Controller opportunity for a £10m t/o SaaS organisation where you will be responsible for 7, mainly European, Entities. I am looking for someone who has international experience and can adapt to various compliance and regulatory requirements. This role is largely home based but you will be expected in the office in Cambridge 1 day per week.

£10m t/o SaaS organisation operating across 7 countries. Head office is based in Cambridge.

This role is pivotal in leading the financial control and accounting operations of a multi-entity international group. The successful candidate will ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across several jurisdictions, delivering high-quality management information to support strategic decision-making.

• Lead the end-to-end finance operations - including management accounting, AP, AR, banking, and revenue recognition - ensuring strong processes, compliance, and high-quality reporting across the international group.
• Provide strong leadership and mentoring to an international, predominately remote international finance team, creating a culture of empowerment, clear communication, and shared responsibility for delivering excellence.
• Develop, implement, and enforce robust internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with each country's relevant tax laws, financial regulations, and reporting
• Provide financial insight and guidance to senior leadership, supporting strategic and operational decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment of financial objectives with broader business goals.
• Proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, and take ownership of implementing solutions.
• Manage annual audits across multiple territories, liaising with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies to ensure smooth audits and compliance reviews.
• Monitor evolving accounting standards and tax laws, implementing necessary updates to maintain compliance.
• Conduct regular assessments and risk evaluations to identify potential compliance issues and develop proactive solutions.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
• Demonstrable experience as a Financial Controller within an international, multi-entity organisation.
• Strong technical understanding of accounting standards (GAAP and IFRS), tax compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

£75,000 plus Benefits

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.