Global Controller

Stanton House; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Global Controller in Cambridge to oversee financial processes, ensure compliance, and lead a talented accounting team. The role requires proven leadership experience, deep IFRS knowledge, and the ability to manage complex consolidations.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in global accounting or group finance.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP, with strong technical accounting expertise.
• Track record in managing complex consolidations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong audit and compliance background, with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Comfortable navigating fast-paced, evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closes across all subsidiaries.
• Manage global consolidations, resolving complex issues.
• Own the audit process for all subsidiaries and group entities.
• Ensure compliance with global accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Deliver timely, insightful reporting for stakeholders.
• Lead and inspire your team, mentoring finance leaders.
• Develop robust accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide technical accounting expertise on complex transactions.
• Drive special projects like system upgrades and integrations.

Skills

Leadership in global accounting

IFRS and local GAAP knowledge

Managing complex consolidations

Stakeholder management

Developing high-performing teams

Navigating fast-paced environments

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by Stanton House. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

We’re seeking a strategic, detail-driven, and inspirational Global Controller to oversee our financial close processes, ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and drive operational excellence. In this senior leadership role, you’ll own the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financial reporting across all regions — while leading a talented accounting team to new heights.

What You’ll Do

• Lead month-end and year-end closes across all subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS/local standards.


• Manage global consolidations, resolving complex issues like intercompany eliminations, foreign exchange, and cross-border transactions.


• Own the audit process for all subsidiaries and group entities, building strong relationships with external auditors and ensuring statutory compliance.


• Ensure compliance with global accounting standards, tax regulations, and corporate governance requirements.


• Deliver timely, insightful reporting for both internal and external stakeholders, while continuously improving processes and leveraging automation.


• Lead and inspire your team, mentoring future finance leaders and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.


• Develop robust accounting policies and procedures that align with strategic goals and regulatory changes.


• Provide technical accounting expertise on complex transactions, producing clear, well-supported accounting papers.


• Drive special projects, from system upgrades to post-acquisition integrations, in partnership with tax, treasury, legal, and operations teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven senior leadership experience in global accounting or group finance.


• Deep knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP, with strong technical accounting expertise.


• Track record in managing complex consolidations across multiple jurisdictions.


• Strong audit and compliance background, with excellent stakeholder management skills.


• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.


• Comfortable navigating fast-paced, evolving environments.

Location: Cambridge (2 days a week)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

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