Financial Controller - EMEA

Donnelley Financial Solutions; Carlton Colville; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Carlton Colville is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the Operational Accounting & Compliance team across EMEA. This leadership role involves overseeing financial reporting processes and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial leadership and knowledge of US GAAP. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible workplace

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing finance teams.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership of the EMEA Compliance and Reporting teams.
• Manage monthly financial close processes under US GAAP.
• Oversee preparation of statutory financial reports and tax filings.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

US GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA or CIMA preferred)

Tools

SAP

EPM

Zuora

Concur

Blackline

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Join a dynamic team at the pulse of global markets, where we deliver innovative software and service solutions for essential financial reporting and capital markets transactions. At DFIN, we are a values-driven organization that empowers you to build a fulfilling career while bringing your authentic self to work every day.Our “Win as One” mentality ensures that our team’s success is directly linked to Client, Shareholder and Employee Satisfaction.

Recognized by Newsweek as one of AMERICA’S MOST LOVED WORKPLACES for three consecutive years and a Built In Best Places to Work for six years, we are committed to our employees’ total wellbeing. Enjoy competitive compensation, a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Bring your passion and talents to DFIN – because being YOU thrives here.

Summary:

This leadership role heads the Operational Accounting & Compliance team within EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). This role has overall responsibility for all transactional, compliance and financial reporting activities across the EMEA region, which generates approximately $30 million in annual sales across six locations, including United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Luxembourg, Germany and Poland.

This position reports to the Director of Operational Accounting & Compliance – International and will support the wider Finance team in the day-to-day running of the Finance Department.

This highly visible role is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive, evolving organisation and play an integral part in its growth and transformation across the International region.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct leadership of the EMEA Compliance and Reporting teams and oversee all financial reporting processes across the region.
• Support the sales quotation process and ensure timely billing of customer invoices and cash collection for the region.
• Manage monthly financial close processes under US GAAP in accordance with DFIN’s corporate policies.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of statutory financial reports and tax filings for all EMEA legal entities, including VAT returns and US corporate reporting.
• Manage day-to-day banking, accounts receivable and accounts payable, revenue and expense reporting, job costing. billing, cash collection to ensure all company processes are being followed and company assets are protected.
• Lead the quarterly and year-end financial reporting process, liaising with external auditors, local statutory providers and corporate headquarters to ensure all internal and external reporting is completed accurately and on time.
• Identify inefficiencies in current processes to drive process improvements.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of ad-hoc financial analysis as needed throughout the year.

Qualifications:

The right candidate for this role will be a credible and business-focused Finance professional who brings credibility and confidence to the Finance function. Personable, approachable and with excellent communication skills, you must build successful relationships with colleagues and challenge and influence across all levels within the business.

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACA or CIMA preferred).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial leadership roles, ideally within a financial or service-oriented environment.
• Proven experience managing finance teams and overseeing all aspects of financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience working within a shared service centre or outsourced finance model.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across multicultural teams.
  Ability to communicate, persuade and influence decision making among peers and with senior management

Additionally, the following experience would be advantageous:

• Knowledge of SAP, EPM, Zuora, Concur or Blackline
• Experience gained in a US-headquartered multinational
• Experience working within a shared service centre or outsourced finance model
• Exposure to various local GAAPs in the EMEA region

Donnelley Financial Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in any employment decision because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, perceived disability, sexual orientation or on the basis of any other status protected by applicable national laws.