Group Finance Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Direct and manage group accounting operations across various entities, encompassing record-to-report, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and intercompany transactions.

• Oversee, support, and develop the current accounting team.

• Implement enhanced processes and methodologies for improved efficiency.

• Take ownership of and continually refine month-end and year-end closing procedures.

• Supervise accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, payments, and tax compliance.

• Manage group consolidation across multiple entities and currencies, including foreign exchange accounting and intercompany eliminations.

• Propel IFRS adoption and establish uniform group accounting policies, technical accounting documentation, and reporting standards.

• Create and uphold an effective internal control framework.

• Lead statutory audits and coordinate local statutory reporting obligations.

• Collaborate with FP&A on monthly management accounts, financial analyses, and board and investor reporting.

• Enhance finance systems infrastructure, incorporating accounting, billing, consolidation, and payment processes.

• Identify opportunities for simplifying and automating financial operations.

• Introduce AI and automation solutions for reconciliations, invoice processing, financial controls, and reporting.

• Collaborate across teams to ensure financial processes and systems support an expanding international business.

• Report directly to the CFO.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in financial controllership or senior group accounting positions, preferably within a high-growth SaaS or technology company.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, especially in IFRS, group consolidation, and multi-entity, multi-currency reporting.

• Demonstrated success in building, enhancing, or scaling accounting operations, particularly in VC or PE-backed firms.

• Experience in external audit, ideally from a Big Four firm, with a comprehensive understanding of statutory audit requirements.

• Recognized accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent credential.

• Proven experience in implementing or improving financial processes, internal controls, and finance systems.

• Practical knowledge of utilizing technology, AI, and automation to enhance financial operations.

• Experience in leading and developing accounting teams.

• Hands-on, proactive approach with a keen attention to detail.

• Capability to balance operational needs with long-term improvements.

• Excellent English communication skills.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with international, remote teams.

• Nice to have: experience with channel-led SaaS, B2B2B, or partner-driven revenue models.

• Nice to have: familiarity with cybersecurity, web infrastructure, or related technology sectors.

• Nice to have: experience in implementing ERP, billing, consolidation, or financial automation platforms.

• Nice to have: knowledge of Estonian, UK, or broader European accounting and statutory requirements.

• Nice to have: experience with scripting, workflow automation, or AI agents for finance processes.

• Nice to have: exposure to fundraising, financial due diligence, M&A integration, or debt financing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first team.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Opportunity to collaborate directly with the CFO.

• Opportunity to lead and nurture an established accounting team.

• Opportunity to influence the development of financial operations, systems, and controls.

• Diverse and inclusive work environment.