Global Financial Controller: IFRS Lead, Tax & Systems

Velocys; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocys is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead global finance operations and build a scalable finance function for future growth across the US, UK, China and India.

Reporting to the CFO, you’ll oversee month‑end close, consolidation under IFRS, statutory reporting, tax, treasury, payroll, audits, and financial systems (NetSuite and Oracle EPM). You’ll also develop the UK and US accounting teams and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CPA with international accounting experience.
• Experience leading finance teams in a multinational environment.
• fluency in IFRS reporting and statutory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close, consolidation, and IFRS reporting.
• Oversee US and UK accounting, payroll, tax compliance, and statutory reporting.
• Manage project accounting, revenue recognition, and internal controls.
• Coordinate external audits and tax advisory activities.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and financial risk.
• Review contracts for financial implications and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tax planning

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle EPM

Job description

Velocys is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead global finance operations and build a scalable finance function for future growth across the US, UK, China and India.

Reporting to the CFO, you’ll oversee month‑end close, consolidation under IFRS, statutory reporting, tax, treasury, payroll, audits, and financial systems (NetSuite and Oracle EPM). You’ll also develop the UK and US accounting teams and drive process improvements.