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CanonicalGroup Financial Controller
Canonical is hiring a Group Financial Controller to lead its accounting function. The Accounting team protects the integrity of the company's financial information and runs a…
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Canonical is hiring a Group Financial Controller to lead its accounting function. The Accounting team protects the integrity of the company's financial information and runs a governance framework built on policies, controls and systems. The Group Financial Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for accurate, timely reporting, including judgement calls made with a conservative approach. The role is home-based within EMEA hours, with a London office…
Job Description
Canonical is hiring a Group Financial Controller to lead its accounting function. The Accounting team protects the integrity of the company's financial information and runs a governance framework built on policies, controls and systems. The Group Financial Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for accurate, timely reporting, including judgement calls made with a conservative approach.
The role is home-based within EMEA hours, with a London office base also available. The company is preparing its finance function for public markets, and the leader is expected to bring a systems mindset and some interest in software and technology.
Responsibilities include designing and maintaining controls that address process and system risk, improving policies so the business can scale, and monitoring compliance. The leader oversees weekly, month-end and year-end reviews, from balance sheet reconciliations through to management and statutory accounts. The role also manages external audits, tracks changing regulation across the company's jurisdictions, drives finance system upgrades, and supports sensible use of AI in the team. Managing and mentoring junior accounting staff, and dealing with customers, suppliers, tax bodies and outside advisers, are also part of the job.
The posting wants a professionally qualified accountant who is methodical, detail-driven and composed during closes, and who enjoys tracing discrepancies to their root cause. It does not state a salary.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain controls that address process and system risk
- Lead improvements to policies and procedures so the business can scale
- Drive adoption of policies and monitor compliance
- Oversee weekly, month-end and year-end reviews through to statutory accounts
- Make sure financial data is captured and reported accurately and in full
- Uphold accounting and approval processes across the organisation
- Manage external audits
- Lead compliance with evolving regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction
- Deliver finance system upgrades and AI adoption projects in the team
- Manage and mentor junior accounting staff
Requirements
- Exceptional academic record from high school and university
- Recognised accounting or finance qualification, for example ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA, or an equal credential
- Extensive practical experience with IFRS
- Expert Excel skills and solid data analysis ability
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Confident communication with colleagues, management and external stakeholders
- Proven experience with enterprise accounting or ERP systems
- Readiness to travel abroad twice a year for events of up to a fortnight
Qualifications
- Experience with NetSuite
- Experience with Salesforce
- Work history at one of the largest four accounting networks, or at a listed business
Core Skills
Benefits
- Yearly learning budget of USD 2,000 for personal development
- Face-to-face team gatherings twice a year
- Yearly pay review and recognition awards
- Annual holiday leave, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Confidential employee support and wellbeing services
- Trips to new cities to meet colleagues, with lounge access and upgraded long-haul travel
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Group Financial Controller role based?
The role is home-based within EMEA hours, with a London office base also available.
Who does this role report to?
It reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
What qualifications are required?
The posting asks for a professional accounting or finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA, plus practical IFRS experience.
Is the salary disclosed?
The posting does not specify a salary.
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