Group Financial Controller – 6-month contract

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

📋 Description

• Oversee all accounting functions, including the month-end closing process.

• Manage financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and conduct quarterly reviews with the Senior Vice President of Finance.

• Supervise payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, commissions, inventory, receivables, and global cash flow operations.

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, statutory regulations, audits, and government reporting obligations.

• Serve as the primary audit liaison for global subsidiaries.

• Handle SGWI contracts and associated procedures, ensuring compliance with local regulations and filings.

• Maintain optimal practices across accounting, payroll, and accounts payable.

• Guarantee compliance with local indirect tax regulations and filing requirements.

• Collaborate with Group and Sophos Tax teams on compliance, reporting, and tax efficiency.

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and provide ad hoc reports for senior management and the Board.

• Work alongside Group Finance and local leadership to enhance performance and business support.

• Offer guidance to the finance team regarding reporting issues.

• Collaborate with Finance IT on system improvements, user acceptance testing, and deployments.

• Lead initiatives aimed at enhancing financial controls and processes.

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.

• Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team, conducting performance evaluations and talent planning.

• Act as the resident Director for local entities, signing contracts and filings in accordance with legal and signature policies.

• Report directly to the Senior Vice President of Finance and liaise with the CFO and global finance teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previously held a Director role or have substantial exposure to Director responsibilities.

• Experience collaborating with external auditors and tax consultants.

• Commercial experience, including contract evaluation.

• Practical long-term experience in month-end and annual closing accounting and planning workflows.

• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.

• Proven track record of enhancing processes and controls.

• Experience in team management.

• Background in managing financial control, accounting, payroll, management, and financial reporting functions.

• Experience within a software or technology company, preferably a global organization.

• Understanding of corporation tax and VAT filing requirements.

• At least 7 years of post-qualification experience.

• Experience in a publicly listed company environment.

• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom without the need for employer sponsorship.

• Availability during month-end, year-end, and peak periods.

• Willingness to travel occasionally and availability on short notice for document signing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first working model.

• Employee-driven diversity and inclusion networks.

• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives.

• Volunteer days.

• Global employee sustainability programs.

• Global fitness and trivia competitions.

• Global wellbeing days.

• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training sessions.

• Flexible work arrangements, where applicable to the role.