At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and accounting for EMEA West, optimising processes and supporting business decisions.
- Company: Join Morningstar, a global leader in investment insights with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting projects and career development opportunities await in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working with a dynamic global team.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with 10+ years in multinational finance and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 95333 £ per year.
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 over $300 billion in assets under management.
Operating in 32 countries, Morningstar supports financial solutions worldwide.
The Team
Morningstar is looking for a Controller for our EMEA West region to join our global Finance team, focused on business partnership, innovation, automation, and process improvement.
The Role
As the Controller – EMEA West, you will lead Morningstar’s local financial reporting and accounting for our UK, Middle East, and Africa operations.
This full‑time position is based in London and follows a hybrid work model, with employees expected in the office four days each week.
The role reports to Morningstar’s EMEA Regional Controller and is responsible for assisting in the planning, forecasting, and analysis of the company’s local financial results, working collaboratively with business groups and other Finance areas to provide insight and decision‑making support.
- 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 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&A activities, and process improvements.
- Coordinate with local external advisers for various activities, including audit, tax, payroll, insurance, and other compliance activities.
- Provide additional matrix management responsibility for the UK facilities function.
- Serve as director for local legal entities, as needed.
- Assist with transfer pricing and other tax planning strategies in conjunction with the corporate team.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including the preparation of accounting memorandums and local policy documentation.
Who You Are
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years’ progressive accounting and finance experience within a multinational organisation.
- Extensive experience in financial close, consolidation, and reporting across multiple legal entities with knowledge of SOX/internal controls.
- Proven people leader with a track record of building high‑performing teams and influencing stakeholders across global finance functions.
- Strong commercial and strategic acumen, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business decisions.
- Deep understanding of financial structures, business value drivers, and performance management.
- Highly detail‑oriented, with a commitment to accuracy, governance, and financial controls.
- Able to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
- Knowledge of UK GAAP and/or US GAAP preferred.
- Base Salary Compensation Range
- Bonus Target
- 15% Annual
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