Global Financial Controller — Controls & Reporting Leader

Sophos; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first working model

Hybrid options

Flexible start times

Leadership development program

LinkedIn Learning

Wellbeing program

EAP for confidential counseling

Calm app subscription

Parental leave & caregiver leave

Job summary

Sophos is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee global accounting, payroll, and balance sheet control. You will manage a multinational financial control team and coordinate with shared services, tax, and audit functions to ensure timely, compliant reporting.

The role requires strong people leadership, IFRS expertise, and experience in a quoted tech company environment. Occasional travel and peak period flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience of a quoted company environment.
• Minimum of 7 years post qualification experience.
• Management of a team.
• Familiar with corporation tax and VAT filing requirements.
• Understanding of IFRS accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including month-end close, ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Own financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and quarterly reviews with SVP Finance.
• Oversee payroll, AP, AR, commissions, inventory, receivables, and cash flow processes globally.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, statutory requirements, audits, and government reporting; act as primary audit contact.
• Manage SGWI contract and related procedures; ensure local compliance and filings.
• Maintain best-practice processes across accounting, payroll, and AP functions.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder mgmt

IFRS knowledge

Month-end close

Audits

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Job description

Sophos is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee global accounting, payroll, and balance sheet control. You will manage a multinational financial control team and coordinate with shared services, tax, and audit functions to ensure timely, compliant reporting.

The role requires strong people leadership, IFRS expertise, and experience in a quoted tech company environment. Occasional travel and peak period flexibility are expected.