Financial Controller in London

Envoy Global is a proven innovator in the global immigration space. Our mission combines our industry-leading tech platform with holistic service to streamline, simplify and expedite the immigration process for employers and individuals. At Envoy Global, we are delivering the future of global mobility - supporting companies and talent worldwide through innovative technology, trusted expertise, and a people-first culture. As our international footprint grows, we are strengthening our finance team to support global operations with accuracy, integrity, and insight.

We are seeking a Financial Controller to lead accounting operations for Envoy Global's SSW entities across the UK, Hong Kong, India, and Germany. This role is ideally suited to a hands-on finance leader with strong statutory accounting experience, international exposure, and a passion for building high-performing teams.

The Role

The Financial Controller will be responsible for the end-to-end accounting, reporting, and compliance activities for the SSW entities, with primary ownership of the UK entity. You will manage a UK-based accounting team, coordinate with international third-party providers, and partner closely with U.S.-based Corporate Accounting and FP&A teams. This is a key leadership position with responsibility for statutory reporting, audits, tax compliance, cash forecasting, systems improvement, and continuous process optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the SSW accounting team (5 team members), covering financial accounting, statutory reporting, AP/AR, billing, collections, and treasury.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in line with UK statutory requirements.
• Manage accounting operations for the UK (largest entity using Sage 50) and coordinate with external accounting firms for Hong Kong, India, Germany, and France.
• Review and oversee work prepared by external providers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across entities.
• Partner with the U.S. Corporate Controller and FP&A teams to analyse financial performance, explain variances against budget and forecast, and support planning activities.
• Lead UK statutory audits and tax compliance (including coordination with auditors and tax advisors); oversee audit and tax processes for other international entities.
• Support the implementation of a new global billing system (planned for March 2026), ensuring appropriate invoice creation, revenue recognition, VAT treatment, AR processes, and process improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, and financial systems to ensure strong governance and financial integrity.
• Identify and improve manual or inefficient processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Ensure the timely preparation of cash flow forecasts to support business performance and financial planning.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience managing month-end close and statutory financial reporting, with exposure to AR/AP, cash management, budgeting, and tax.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) - required.
• Background in public practice (audit) with subsequent in-house accounting leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial systems expertise.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Hands-on leadership style, comfortable with technical accounting details and journal entries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly.
• Highly collaborative and service-oriented approach; able to build relationships across Finance, HR, Legal, and commercial teams.
• Supportive people manager focused on coaching, development, and team growth.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a multinational or multi-entity accounting environment.
• Familiarity with Sage 50.
• Experience supporting finance system implementations or process transformation initiatives.

Annual Salary Range: £100,000 - £125,000

This role is a Hybrid role and will require onsite days a few days a month. In return, you will work for a supportive, employee-focused organization that encourages staff to achieve a work-life balance, teamwork, and communication on a global scale with other offices.