Global Financial Controller

JSS; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS is seeking a Global Financial Controller to lead group reporting and financial control across international entities in a private equity-backed, fast-growing environment.

You will report to the CFO, drive consolidation, strengthen governance, and implement a Shared Service Centre to support future expansion. Candidates should have multinational experience and strong stakeholder leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with international experience and strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience leading group reporting and consolidation in multinational contexts.
• Proven track record in driving finance transformation and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all group financial reporting activities across multiple entities.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation and reporting processes.
• Develop and strengthen global financial control framework.
• Establish and implement a Shared Service Centre model for growth.
• Drive process improvements, standardisation, and automation in finance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Manage external audit relationships and year-end reporting coordination.
• Partner with leaders to deliver financial insight for strategic decisions.
• Build and lead a high-performing international finance team.

Skills

Global finance leadership

Consolidation

Financial control

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Private equity experience

Education

ACA/ ACCA/ CPA/ CIMA or equivalent

Job description

We are partnering with a rapidly growing, private equity-backed global business that is undergoing a significant period of transformation and international expansion. With operations across multiple regions, the organisation is focused on strengthening its finance infrastructure, driving operational excellence, and building a scalable platform for future growth.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced Global Financial Controller looking to play a key part in a complex, international environment. Reporting to the CFO, you will lead the Group Reporting and Financial Control functions, enhance reporting processes, and establish best-in-class financial governance across the organisation.

A key focus of the role will be building and implementing a shared services structure, improving finance processes, and creating a robust control environment capable of supporting a growing global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Group Financial Reporting activities across multiple international entities.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation and reporting process.
• Develop and strengthen the global financial control framework.
• Establish and implement a Shared Service Centre model to support future growth.
• Drive process improvements, standardisation, and automation initiatives across finance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Manage external audit relationships and coordinate year-end reporting activities.
• Partner with senior leaders across the business to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing international finance team.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Global Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, Group Finance Director, or similar leadership role.
• Strong background in multinational environments.
• Experience within private equity-backed businesses is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience leading complex group reporting and consolidation processes.
• Track record of building or implementing shared service centres and driving finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.