Senior Financial Controller, EMEA (12m FTC) in London

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world’s largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns. Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Controller to join the EMEA Finance leadership team. This role combines traditional financial control responsibilities with regulatory and governance oversight for the firm's UK asset management business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining robust control frameworks, supporting Board and Audit Committee governance, and enabling the business to operate and grow with confidence. This is a broad leadership position offering significant exposure to senior management, auditors, regulators, and key stakeholders across EMEA and globally.

Responsibilities

• Financial Control & Reporting
  • Lead the financial control environment across EMEA legal entities and branch operations.
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
  • Ensure accurate statutory and management reporting in accordance with local GAAP requirements and group reporting standards.
  • Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors.
  • Review and challenge balance sheet, profit and loss, and cash flow reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, corporate policies, and internal controls.
• Regulatory & Legal Entity Governance
  • Oversee finance-related activities for regulated legal entities operating across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Support regulatory reporting requirements and interactions with regulators.
  • Lead capital, liquidity, and financial resource monitoring for regulated entities.
  • Maintain governance documentation, including capital, liquidity, and dividend policies.
  • Support annual ICARA and other prudential assessments, where applicable.
  • Provide financial analysis and recommendations to legal entity boards and committees.
• Board & Executive Support
  • Prepare and present materials for Board, Audit Committee, and senior management meetings.
  • Produce high-quality analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  • Translate complex financial, regulatory, and business matters into clear recommendations and actionable insights.
  • Partner with the Head of EMEA Finance on strategic initiatives and business projects.
• Tax, Risk & Controls
  • Collaborate closely with International Tax, Risk, and Compliance teams.
  • Support corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing governance processes.
  • Oversee liquidity management, dividend planning, and capital management activities.
  • Contribute to risk assessments and the ongoing enhancement of the finance control framework.
  • Support responses to regulatory reviews, audits, and internal control assessments.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead, develop, and mentor finance professionals.
  • Build strong relationships with senior business leaders, entity directors, regulators, auditors, and external advisers.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, controls, and reporting.
  • Serve as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).
  • Significant post-qualification experience within asset management or broader financial services.
  • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
  • Experience overseeing statutory reporting and external audit processes.
  • Experience supporting regulated entities and financial governance frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a complex, multinational environment.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience within a regulated asset management organization.
  • Knowledge of prudential regulation, capital, and liquidity frameworks.
  • Experience preparing Board and Audit Committee materials.
  • Understanding of UK and European regulatory environments, including IFPR.
  • Familiarity with transfer pricing, corporate tax, and legal entity governance.

Success in this Role

• The successful candidate will:
• Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting.
• Maintain a strong and effective financial control environment.
• Ensure regulated entities remain well governed and compliant with applicable requirements.
• Provide senior management with clear, decision-useful financial insights.
• Develop a high-performing team and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to the firm's strategic growth and operational resilience across EMEA.

About You

You are a commercially minded finance leader with strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization. You excel in complex, regulated environments and bring a proactive approach to governance, controls, and continuous improvement. Your ability to translate technical financial and regulatory matters into clear business insights makes you a trusted partner to senior leadership.