Group Financial Controller

Multiverse; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading EdTech company as a Group Financial Controller, playing a key role in ensuring operational rigour and accurate reporting as the company scales internationally. You will lead financial operations, improve processes, and innovate with AI-driven solutions to enhance the finance function, contributing to the future of finance in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus additional days off

Private medical insurance

Gym membership

Hybrid work opportunities

Weekly socials and events

Qualifications

• 5–8 years experience in a Financial Controller or similar position.
• Experience in Tech, SaaS, or AI-technology-driven scale-up.
• Strong experience managing audits and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes across all entities.
• Lead the core financial operations team and ensure compliance with standards.
• Strengthen and scale internal controls and finance processes.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Communication

Leadership

AI-driven solutions

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

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Multiverse is the upskilling platform for AI and Tech adoption.

We have partnered with 1,500+ companies in the US & UK to deliver a new kind of learning that's transforming today’s workforce.

Multiverse apprenticeships are designed for people of any age and career stage and focus on building critical AI, data, and tech skills. Multiverse learners have driven $2bn+ ROI for their employers, using the skills they’ve learned to improve productivity and measurable performance.

In June 2022, Multiverse announced a $220 million Series D funding round co-led by StepStone Group, Lightspeed Venture Partners and General Catalyst. With a post-money valuation of $1.7bn, the round makes the company the UK’s first EdTech unicorn.

But we aren’t stopping there. With a strong operational footprint and 800+ employees globally, we have ambitious plans to continue scaling. We’re building a world where tech skills unlock people’s potential and output. Join Multiverse and power our mission to provide equitable access to economic opportunity, for everyone.

The Opportunity

As Multiverse continues to grow, we are looking for a high-calibre Financial Controller to support the next phase of our scaling journey. This role is central to ensuring operational rigour, accurate reporting, and strong financial controls as we expand internationally.

You will lead the core financial operations team and be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, improving processes and controls, and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.

Crucially, you will also lead the charge in identifying and implementing AI-driven solutions that transform the finance function—enhancing accuracy, accelerating insight, and driving performance at scale.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is excited to shape the future of finance through innovation and technology.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes across all entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements under UK GAAP and contribute to global reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (UK GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS) and local statutory requirements.
• Lead the preparation for annual audits and manage the external audit process.
  
  

Controls & Governance

• Strengthen and scale internal controls and finance processes, balancing rigour with flexibility.
• Support the implementation and improvement of financial systems (e.g. NetSuite) and automation opportunities.
  
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and develop the core Finance Operations team, providing day-to-day leadership and coaching.
• Support recruitment and onboarding as the team grows in line with international expansion.
  
  

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
• Experience in Tech, SaaS, or an AI-technology-driven scale-up.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with experience preparing and reviewing consolidated financial statements.
• 5–8 years of experience in a Financial Controller or similar position, ideally within a scaling or international business.
• Experience managing audits and statutory reporting in the UK, US and overseas. (IFRS & US GAAP standard)
• Proficiency in financial systems (NetSuite ideal) and a passion for continuous improvement with particular focus on AI to drive productivity, efficiencies and automation at scale.
• Clear communicator with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Comfortable in a high-growth, dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
• Understanding of treasury, tax, or transfer pricing across international entities
• Experience supporting systems implementation or finance transformation projects.
  
  

Benefits

• Time off - 27 days holiday, plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day, 2 volunteer days, 2 company-wide wellbeing days (M-Powered Weekend) and 8 bank holidays per year
• Health & Wellness- private medical Insurance with Bupa, a medical cashback scheme, life insurance, gym membership & wellness resources through Wellhub and access to Spill - all in one mental health support
• Hybrid & remote work offering - 3 weekly visits to the London office and the opportunity to work abroad 45 days a year
• Team fun - weekly socials, company wide events and office snacks!
  
  

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We’re an equal opportunities employer. And proud of it. Every applicant and employee is afforded the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. This will never change. Read our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policy here.

Right to Work

Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time we cannot offer sponsorship for this role and we cannot consider overseas applications.

Safeguarding

All posts in Multiverse involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Higher Education

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