Global Financial Controller

RM Recruit are working in partnership with our Warwickshire based education client who are on the lookout for a highly skilled Global Financial Controller to oversee finance operations, compliance, and reporting across multiple regions. This UK-based role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to work within a dynamic, high-performing finance team.

As the Global Financial Controller, you will play a key role in financial strategy, compliance, and reporting, while leading the implementation of a global finance system (Sage Intacct). Working closely and reporting to the Global Finance Director, you will ensure efficient financial operations, drive best practices, and contribute to long-term financial planning and risk management. You will also act as a deputy for the Global Finance Director when required.

Main duties include:

• Support the ERP system implementation and ensure deliverables are achieved in time frames
• Oversee and maintain financial systems, ensuring accuracy, security, and compliance across all regions
• Manage global financial reporting, consolidations, and analysis to support key business decisions
• Ensure statutory compliance, complete annual audits, and develop strong internal controls
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring financial planning aligns with business objectives
• Support the design and roll-out of the Sage Intacct system, optimising finance operations and reporting
• Work cross-functionally with IT, HR, and operations to improve financial efficiency and decision-making
• Mentor finance team members, providing training and support to enhance financial system use
• Lead projects key to implementation and mitigating risks
• Prepare key reports to report to senior and external stakeholders

As the ideal candidate, you will possess five years of finance and business experience, with at least 2 years post-qualification experience and will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, compliance, and risk management. Experience in large ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, MS Dynamics (Sage Intacct preferred) is ideal however, not essential. You will be an excellent business partner and bridge between the team and operations and you will be a strong problem-solver and leader with a proactive and results-driven approach. To be eligible, you will be qualified,(ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, or CIMA) and be change orientated whilst joining the organisation in an exciting transition.

The organisation offer a host of benefits including career progression, hybrid working and a competitive salary and benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fantastic organisation where you will be integral to influencing business and strategic decisions.

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