Senior Financial Controller

Senior Financial Controller📍 Location: London, London, United Kingdom🏢 Industry: Software development 💼 Work Setting: HybridAre you a senior finance professional with deep expertise in financial controllership, audit management, IFRS reporting, and regulatory compliance within a multinational environment?We are seeking a Senior Financial Controller - UK & Ireland to lead financial controllership activities for the UK & Ireland trading segment. This role is responsible for ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, accurate financial reporting, and robust governance across the region. Working closely with Commercial Finance, Group Control, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Global Finance Operations, you will play a critical role in protecting the business while driving process improvement and financial excellence.The ideal candidate combines expertise in financial controllership, external audit, IFRS, statutory reporting, financial analysis, compliance, and stakeholder management with a passion for continuous improvement and finance transformation.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial ControllershipLead financial controllership activities across the UK & Ireland business.Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial reporting.Certify monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet results.Maintain strong financial controls and governance processes.Support high-quality financial close and reporting cycles.Audit LeadershipServe as the primary point of contact for external auditors.Lead annual and interim audit activities.Prepare accounting position papers and technical documentation.Coordinate audit requests and supporting evidence.Manage auditor relationships and ensure timely issue resolution.Drive successful audit outcomes with minimal findings.Financial Reporting & Accounting ComplianceEnsure compliance with:International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Local GAAP RequirementsGroup Accounting PoliciesRegulatory Reporting StandardsReview and validate financial reporting deliverables.Ensure proper accounting treatment of complex transactions.Support implementation of new accounting standards and policies.Maintain strong governance over reporting processes.Month-End Close & Financial AnalysisOversee and review month-end close activities.Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.Perform critical analysis of:ProfitabilityBalance Sheet MovementsVariancesAccounting AdjustmentsIdentify reporting risks and resolve issues proactively.Support continuous improvements in close processes.Business Partnering & Stakeholder ManagementCollaborate closely with:UK Commercial FinanceGroup ControlGlobal Finance Operations (GFO)Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Tax TeamsTreasury TeamsExternal AuditorsSenior Finance LeadershipAct as a trusted advisor on financial, accounting, and compliance matters.Regulatory Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with financial regulations and corporate policies.Monitor changing accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.Assess financial and compliance risks.Implement controls and mitigation strategies.Support internal control and governance initiatives.Financial Data Review & Quality AssuranceReview outputs produced by Global Finance Operations.Validate financial results and reporting activities.Ensure consistency, reliability, and quality of financial information.Investigate anomalies and accounting issues.Support decision-making through accurate financial insights.Financial Process OptimizationIdentify opportunities to simplify and improve finance processes.Drive automation and technology adoption within finance operations.Implement AI-enabled solutions for:Financial ReportingCompliance MonitoringData ValidationReporting EfficiencyEnhance accuracy while reducing manual effort.Support finance transformation initiatives.Accounting & Tax Impact AssessmentMaintain a holistic view of financial processes and reporting impacts.Anticipate accounting and tax implications of business activities.Support complex accounting analysis and business decisions.Partner with tax and finance teams to ensure compliance.Reduce operational and financial risk exposure.QualificationsEducationRequiredBachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in:FinanceAccountingEconomicsBusiness AdministrationRelated FieldPreferred Professional QualificationsACAACCACIMARA (Registered Accountant)Equivalent Professional Accounting QualificationExperienceRequiredSignificant experience in:Financial ControllershipExternal AuditFinancial ReportingAccounting ComplianceExperience within:Large Multinational OrganizationsListed/Public CompaniesBig 4 Accounting FirmsExperience managing complex financial reporting and compliance requirements.Technical SkillsAccounting & ReportingIFRSLocal GAAPFinancial ReportingConsolidationStatutory ReportingTechnical AccountingAudit & ComplianceExternal Audit ManagementInternal ControlsRegulatory ComplianceGovernance FrameworksRisk AssessmentFinancial ManagementMonth-End CloseBalance Sheet ReviewP&L AnalysisVariance AnalysisFinancial ControlsSystems & TechnologyFinancial Consolidation ToolsFinancial Reporting SystemsProcess Automation SolutionsAI-Enabled Reporting ToolsAdvanced Excel & Financial ModelingLeadership CompetenciesStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationFinance Business PartneringStrategic ThinkingProblem SolvingDecision MakingCommunication & InfluenceContinuous ImprovementCore CompetenciesFinancial ControllershipIFRSGAAPExternal AuditFinancial ReportingStatutory AccountingBalance Sheet ManagementMonth-End CloseFinancial ComplianceInternal ControlsConsolidationAccounting PolicyFinance TransformationAutomationStakeholder ManagementFinancial AnalysisRisk Management