Global Group Financial Controller - AI Finance Leader

Optimizely; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimizely is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead global accounting, close, audit, and compliance across our multi-entity structure, elevating controls and automation.

You will head an international team across EMEA, North America, and APAC, drive IFRS readiness, and partner with FP&A and tax to deliver clear narratives and strategic insights.

This PE-backed SaaS business aims to scale with AI-enabled finance while maintaining strong governance and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with IFRS expertise (IFRS 15, 16, 2, 3).
• Proven track record leading statutory reporting and external audits across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Own global month-, quarter-, and year-end close across all entities.
• Lead external audits end-to-end for group and subsidiaries.
• Drive automation to shorten close cycles while maintaining controls.
• Partner with FP&A and treasury for coherent narratives and liquidity oversight.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Automation mindset

People leadership

Strategic finance

Audit coordination

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Ledge

FloQast

BlackLine

Job description

Optimizely is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead global accounting, close, audit, and compliance across our multi-entity structure, elevating controls and automation.

You will head an international team across EMEA, North America, and APAC, drive IFRS readiness, and partner with FP&A and tax to deliver clear narratives and strategic insights.

This PE-backed SaaS business aims to scale with AI-enabled finance while maintaining strong governance and timely reporting.