Junior Regional Financial Controller - Europe

Wireless Logic; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Regional Financial Controller in Reading to oversee financial reporting for the UK and more. This role involves financial analysis, ensuring compliance with reporting standards, and driving improvements in reporting quality. Ideal for a qualified accountant with multi-national experience, this position also offers a hybrid working model with excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Buy up to 5 additional holidays

Birthday Day off

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted Gym membership

Dental cover

Optical cover

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in a Financial Controller or Group Finance role.
• Experience working within a multi-entity, multinational organization.
• Exposure to group consolidation processes and IFRS reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly financial close process for your assigned region.
• Analyze and explain variances against budget and forecasts.
• Contribute to Group-level reporting.
• Provide holiday cover for other Regional Financial Controllers.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting quality.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)

Strong analytical skills

Business acumen

Advanced Excel skills

Tools

Consolidation/reporting tools

Job description

Regional Financial Controller

We are on the hunt for a highly capable and commercially astute Regional Financial Controller to join our growing Group Finance team. This is a high-visibility role where you'll take full ownership of the financial oversight for one of our key regions - the UK, Europe, or the Rest of the World.

Reporting to the Head of Group Finance, this role will play an instrumental part in ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, providing key insights, and maintaining strong financial governance as the business continues its ambitious growth trajectory.

Role Overview

Your Daily Quest (Key Responsibilities):

• Own the monthly financial close process for your assigned region, ensuring timely and accurate reporting from our local entities.
• Analyze and explain variances against budget, prior periods, and forecasts, with a particular focus on revenue movements and key cost drivers.
• Contribute to Group-level reporting by supporting the Head of Group Finance with internal and external reports, including for investors and the board.
• Provide holiday and absence cover for other Regional Financial Controllers, ensuring continuity and seamless support across all our regions.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting quality and efficiency, and support the integration of any new acquisitions in your region.

The Secret Sauce (Key Experience & Skills):

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with strong post-qualification experience in a Financial Controller or Group Finance role.
• Prior experience working within a multi-entity, multinational organization.
• Proven exposure to group consolidation processes and IFRS reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical skills and business acumen, with the ability to interpret and explain financial results clearly.
• Bonus Skills: Advanced Excel skills and prior experience with consolidation/reporting tools.

What Will Make You Shine At Wireless Logic (Behaviours & Culture):

• A collaborative spirit that helps you build strong relationships across cultures and geographies.
• A positive, can-do attitude that's infectious and helps you roll with the punches.
• The ability to stay calm and collected under pressure, especially during critical month-end periods.
• An interest in continuous self-development and a passion for sharing best practices with your peers.
• Accountability and professionalism, while still bringing your personality to the team.

Your Objectives for the Year:

• Be the regional expert: Own the financial reporting for your region, ensuring timely and accurate submissions into the Group consolidation system.
• Act as a true business partner: Provide insightful financial analysis and decision support to regional teams to help drive performance and strategic planning.
• Support our growth: Play a key role in the integration of new acquisitions in your region, ensuring a smooth transition into our Group reporting and policy frameworks.

Why Come Work With Us?

Here's why we're confident you'll love being part of our team:

• The chance to join a creative, entrepreneurial company where bold ideas are celebrated.
• Full training, ongoing support, and the tools to help you thrive and grow in your role.
• We're a company with heart. We genuinely care about our people and make sure everyone feels valued, respected, and part of the family.

Benefits Of Being Part Of The Team:

• 25 days holiday
• Buy up to 5 days additional holiday
• Birthday Day off
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Group Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discounted Gym membership at over 3000 Gyms
• Dental cover
• Optical cover
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Access to a variety of online discounts on major retailers
• Employee assistance program

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work.

Wireless Logic Group unites and brings people together. We accomplish this when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture we aim to reflect the world's diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.

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