Global Group Financial Controller

Meraki Talent; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% incentives (20% bonus & 20% profit share)

Competitive benefits package including pension & holidays

Flexible working environment

Travel expenses covered if applicable

Job summary

A global software development organization is looking for a Global Group Financial Controller. This role involves leading a finance team, overseeing reporting, and business partnering with stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary of £150,000, 40% incentives, and flexible hybrid working, with travel expenses covered for applicants outside London.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in leadership roles within a group finance structure.
• Experience with Centre of excellence/shared services.
• Strong complex external & finance reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to, and deputising for the CFO.
• Leading a team of 10 including hiring, training, mentorship & development.
• Ownership of external reporting, financial reporting, governance, risk & compliance.

Skills

Leadership in finance roles

Complex external & finance reporting

Global/international experience

Job description

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

Base pay range

Meraki Talent have been retained to appoint a permanent Global Group Financial Controller in the UK paying £150,000 base salary with 40% incentives & excellent benefits.

Director - Accountancy & Finance

This global software development organisation leverages advanced technology and deep engineering expertise to design and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions tailored to the unique ecosystems of its clients. With a strong trajectory of growth and innovation, the company is actively investing in its people strategy, seeking to attract and retain exceptional talent capable of translating ambitious strategic objectives into tangible results

About The Role

The position of Global Group Financial Controller is a newly developed role reporting to, and deputising for the Chief Financial Officer. The key components of the role will include:

• Reporting to, and deputising for the CFO
• Leading a team of 10 including hiring, training, mentorship & development
• Ownership of external reporting, financial reporting, governance, risk & compliance
• Business partnering with senior stakeholders both internally & externally
• Leading on several international high profile process improvement projects
• Providing commercial finance support to the CFO & Board

Why Join

We are seeking an individual that can be on site a few days per week just outside London - if the successful application is from the wider UK then the business will provide full travel expenses (flights/trains, hotels, food allowance). The employer will also provide excellent flexible & hybrid working, including at least 2 days a week from home. The role will offer:

• 40% incentives (20% bonus & 20% profit share)
• Competitive wider benefits package including pension & holidays
• Flexible working - the CFO is a huge advocate of this
• Hybrid working - at least 2 days a week from home
• Travel expenses if applicable - flights/trains, hotels, food allowance

What You'll Bring

We are keen to engage with qualified Accountants that match the below criteria:

• A proven track record in leadership roles within a group finance structure
• Centre of excellence/shared services experience
• Strong complex external & finance reporting experience
• Global/international experience - ideally with both IFRS & US GAAP but not essential

Next Steps

Please don't hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing