International Financial Controller

Overview

In this role you will lead financial control, reporting and governance for an international asset-focused business across EMEA and APAC. You will own close processes, consolidations and global group reporting while driving controls, risk management and tax/compliance. You’ll partner with senior leaders to enable strategic decisions and lead an international finance team through transformation and systems upgrades. This is a high-visibility role shaping the finance function in a fast-paced, growth-focused organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• base salary DOE
• annual performance bonus
• comprehensive benefits package
• hybrid working environment
• international leadership role
• visibility with senior executives

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, financial control and reporting across EMEA and APAC
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes for accuracy and timeliness
• Manage regional consolidations and support global reporting requirements
• Drive improvements in controls, governance, risk management and balance sheet integrity
• Partner with senior leaders to support strategic transactions and decisions
• Provide financial leadership for budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and performance analysis
• Oversee international tax, statutory reporting, audit and regulatory compliance
• Lead finance transformation, process improvements and systems enhancements
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisers and service providers
• Build, mentor and develop a high-performing international finance team
• Support growth, acquisitions and strategic projects

Key requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience as Financial Controller, International Controller or Finance Director in a complex international organisation
• Strong technical accounting expertise in financial reporting, consolidations, auditing, tax, controls and compliance
• Experience managing multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction finance operations
• Proven ability to partner with senior leadership and influence strategic decisions
• Understanding of governance, risk management and financial control frameworks
• Track record of driving process improvements, automation and finance transformation
• Proven people leadership in building high-performing teams
• Experience in professional services, financial services, asset-based lending, investment or related sectors advantageous
• Experience in private equity-backed, high-growth or transformational environments desirable

• leadership
• stakeholder influence
• problem solving
• financial reporting
• consolidations
• audit

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