Group Financial Controller | Crypto | Series B

Zanda; Greater London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech-driven entertainment sector is seeking a Group Financial Controller. This role involves overseeing financial reporting across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP, and managing audits. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial reporting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial tools. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a financial reporting role.
• Experience with IFRS, GAAP, and multi-jurisdictional reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and statutory accounts.
• Manage end-to-end audit cycles and stakeholder communication.
• Lead preparation and consolidation of financial reports.

Skills

Analytical

Decision-Making

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Anaplan

Xero

Excel

Job description

Group Financial Controller | Crypto | Series B

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Base pay range

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Supporting high growth Tech and Digital Start-ups / Scale-ups with CFO hires, Senior Finance Leaders, Interim Finance Support and Fractional Finance…

Zanda is an executive search partner that works exclusively with high-growth start-ups as they scale. We collaborate with VCs, Founders, CEOs, and CFOs to successfully deliver key senior appointments.

Who’s the Business?

We support a profitable, fast-growing, fully remote tech-driven company redefining entertainment in an unconventional industry. With a strong regional presence, this organization is committed to innovation, automation, and seamless financial processes. They are now seeking a Group Financial Controller to join their team.

What You’ll Do

As Group Financial Controller, you'll oversee financial reporting, consolidations, and audits across 20+ entities. Reporting to the Group Head of Accounting, you’ll manage month-end close, lead audit cycles, ensure IFRS/local GAAP compliance, and ensure accuracy of all financial statements.

• Oversee financial reporting and statutory accounts for various business units.
• Manage end-to-end audit cycles, stakeholder communication, and timely submission of obligations.
• Lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS/local GAAP.
• Oversee the consolidation process across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Manage intercompany eliminations and reconciliations, ensuring proper accounting treatment.
• Review reconciliations and month-end journal entries for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide detailed financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports, and variance analyses with strategic insights.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across departments.
• Participate in financial systems development to support business growth.
• Review and enhance internal processes and controls for efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Partner with other finance departments like Tax and FP&A.
• Handle ad-hoc projects as assigned by the Group Head of Finance.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5+ years in a financial reporting role, with a strong record in consolidation, ideally within igaming or cryptocurrency sectors (a bonus).
• Experience with IFRS, GAAP, and multi-jurisdictional reporting, including consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
• Proficiency with financial consolidation tools (e.g., Anaplan) and accounting software (e.g., Xero), along with advanced Excel skills.
• ACA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach to process efficiency.
• Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Leadership skills to manage and develop a team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity, Technology, Media, Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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