At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a global finance team and manage financial reporting for international subsidiaries.
- Company: Join Systemiq, a certified B Corp focused on sustainability and system change.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to creating a sustainable future.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the transition to a net-zero economy while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial reporting and team leadership is essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Company Description
Systemiq is the system change company, working to accelerate the transition to a net‑zero, nature‑positive and more inclusive economy. As a certified B Corp, we partner with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation. We bring together strategy, policy, market design and capital mobilisation to deliver tangible results in the real economy. Founded in 2016, Systemiq has grown to a global team of more than 300 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, united by a singular focus on sustainability.
Location: London
Role Overview
As Financial Controller you will be leading a global finance team and reporting to the Group Finance Director. You will be responsible for the month‑end and year‑end financial and management reporting for our UK and overseas subsidiaries including Brazil, Netherlands, US, Germany, France and Kenya entities and working with our local partners, the associated global consolidated reporting. The role will continually develop as the organisation grows, for example into Asia.
Key Responsibilities
- Ownership of global reporting. Delivering accurate, consolidated and timely monthly, quarterly and annual management and statutory reporting.
- Ownership of period‑end accounting and consolidation accounts for management and statutory reporting.
- Leading the annual group audit, being the key contact for our group auditors and managing a team to deliver the audit on time.
- Accountable for mandatory filing of financial statements and tax returns (ie. CIT and VAT) for Systemiq’s global subsidiaries through collaboration with local accountants and BPOs.
- Leading subsidiaries’ local audits (mandatory and ad‑hoc) and responsible for all compliance matters across the group. This will involve navigating complex statutory accounting, tax laws.
Financial Controller London, UK employer: SYSTEMIQ Ltd.
Systemiq is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where sustainability and innovation are at the forefront. As a certified B Corp, employees benefit from a strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility, alongside opportunities for professional growth within a diverse global team. With a focus on collaboration and impactful change, Systemiq provides a unique chance to contribute to meaningful projects that drive the transition to a net-zero economy.
