European Financial Controller

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A fast‑growing, private equity‑backed SaaS company expanding rapidly across Europe and we\’re looking for an experienced European Financial Controller to take ownership of our multi‑entity finance landscape. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role at the centre of a complex, international business. You\’ll be responsible for financial control across 20 + European entities, managing a sophisticated legal and operational structure, and acting as the key interface between the business and our outsourced finance partners.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Own financial control, reporting, and compliance across 20 European entities
• Manage and coordinate a complex multi‑country, multi‑currency structure
• Act as the primary relationship manager for the outsourced finance team, ensuring quality, timelines, and accountability
• Maintain hands‑on involvement in month‑end close, reconciliations, and technical accounting matters
• Ensure statutory reporting, audits, and local compliance requirements are met across all jurisdictions
• Drive consistency and standardisation of processes across European entities
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, and Group Finance to deliver accurate, timely consolidated results
• Support PE‑level reporting requirements and tight reporting deadlines
• Play a key role in ongoing finance transformation and scalability initiatives

Person Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in a multi‑entity, international environment
• Comfortable operating in a hands‑on role, balancing detail with big‑picture oversight
• Proven experience managing outsourced finance providers or shared service centres
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Confident communicator able to work across cultures and time zones

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

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