Financial Controller – Group Reporting & Compliance

TOPdesk; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Learning budget 10% of salary

Pension scheme up to 8%

Enhanced parental leave

Private health insurance

Cycle-to-work

Tech scheme

Sick days + parental/leisure

Paid annual leave + birthday off

Employee Assistance Program

Career development support

Job summary

TOPdesk is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead global accounting operations with a focus on consolidation, internal controls, and external audit management. This role reports to the VP Global Controller and is central to building a scalable, well-controlled finance function.

The ideal candidate has CA qualification, 5–10 years in multinational, PE-backed environments, and strong IFRS/Dutch GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant required.
• Experience in Big 4 or national firm audit.
• 5–10 years accounting in global/PE-backed company.
• Consolidation in multicurrency environments.
• Knowledge of IFRS and Dutch GAAP.
• Experience with internal controls and global close governance.
• Familiarity with Netsuite or similar ERP.

Responsibilities

• Consolidation, reporting and cross-functional partnership to ensure end-to-end financial accuracy.
• Manage the external audit process and prepare audited financial statements and PBC docs.
• Lead internal control framework development and drive standardization and automation.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communicator

Global finance

Internal controls

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

TOPdesk is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to support the execution of global accounting operations with a focus on consolidation, internal control frameworks, and external audit management. This role will report to the VP Global Controller, and will play a critical part in building a global, well‑controlled, and scalable finance function that supports both strategic growth and operational precision.

In this role, you will report directly to and partner up with the VP Global Controller.

Job Details

• Full‑time
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree
• Salary starting at £75k and flexible on experience

Financial Consolidations & Reporting

• Partnering cross‑functionally to ensure end‑to‑end financial accuracy

External Audit Management

• Managing the audit process, including preparing audited financial statements and PBC documentation.
• Ensuring audit readiness and serving as the primary contact for auditors

Policy, Process & Controls

• Leading the implementation and management of the internal control framework.
• Promoting standardization and automation within accounting operations.
• Developing global accounting policies and procedures and overseeing global close governance.
• Assisting with the implementation and optimization of Netsuite ERP and other financial systems.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant required
• Big 4 or national firm audit experience
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience in a global, PE‑backed company
• Experience managing consolidation processes in a multicurrency environment
• Strong experience managing internal controls and driving improvements
• Deep understanding of Dutch GAAP / IFRS, and financial reporting standards
• Strong experience with modern financial systems; experience with Netsuite is a strong plus
• Knowledge about sales tax, income tax & transfer pricing is a plus
• Demonstrated success leading global close and internal control programs
• Strong communicator, collaborator, and operator across time zones and cultures
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and profit share scheme
• Flexible working and healthy work‑life balance
• Learning budget equivalent to 10% of your basic salary
• Generous pension scheme with company contributions up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Private health insurance options
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and tech scheme
• 15 fully paid sick days, 5 days paid parental/carer leave, and 2 volunteering days
• 26 days of paid annual leave (plus public holidays) and your birthday off
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Unlimited career support

10 to Grow

Use 10% of your work hours and a budget equivalent to 10% of your gross annual salary for personal development.

Simply do it during work time. Did we mention helping people is part of our DNA?

Paid parental leave

Enhanced maternity & paternity options to suit your family needs.