About Morningstar Morningstar is a leading global provider of independent investment insights, serving both individual and institutional investors across public and private markets. Our offerings include a wide range of data, research, and investment management services, with $300+ billion in assets under management. Operating in 32 countries, Morningstar empowers investors, financial professionals, and institutions with the insights they need to make confident decisions and achieve their financial goals. The Team We are looking for a Controller to join our EMEA West region and become a key member of our global Finance team, which partners closely with the business to drive innovation, automation, and operational excellence. The Role As the Controller EMEA West, you will lead financial reporting and accounting activities across Morningstar's UK, Middle East, and Africa operations, ensuring compliance with the standards and controls expected of a publicly traded U.S. company. Reporting to the Regional Controller EMEA, you will play a key role in planning, forecasting, and analysing regional financial performance. Partnering closely with senior business leaders and cross-functional Finance teams, you will provide meaningful financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and help drive operational excellence across the region. This is a London-based, full-time opportunity operating under Morningstar's hybrid work model, with four in-office days each week to foster collaboration, relationship-building, and close engagement with colleagues and stakeholders. What You'll Do Oversee general accounting functions, including monthly close process, financial audits, and tax/statutory reporting with support from U.S. and shared services accounting and finance teams. Optimize the organizational structure of the local finance team to best support the unique needs of the countries and the team, ensuring training, mentoring, and career development. Maintain and champion internal controls and processes appropriate for a U.S. publicly traded company to achieve global harmonization. Lead an efficient financial reporting process and month-end close to produce timely and accurate financial reports reflecting Morningstar's global accounting policies. Partner with the EMEA West (UK, Middle East, and Africa) regional business leaders and other areas of Finance to ensure accuracy of forecasts and budgets, identifying gaps and solutions. Identify and lead system and process improvement initiatives in support of global standardization, including the use of shared service capabilities within Finance. Oversee all statutory reporting requirements in the region, including regulatory submissions to the FCA, to ensure timely submission and compliance with local regulations. Lead and oversee various country projects and participate in global transformation projects, including system implementations, M
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