Group Financial Controller

Location: This role is home-based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. It will report to our Chief Financial Officer.

The role entails

• Ensuring strong understanding of the risks associated with our processes and systems and leading the development and implementation of controls to mitigate those risks
  
• Leading the development and identification of areas of improvement of Canonical’s policies and procedures that will enable the business to scale efficiently
  
• Driving the implementation of the Canonical’s policies and procedures and the monitoring of compliance
  
• Supporting multi-functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracy
  
• Managing reviews of weekly, month-end, year-end processes from balance sheet reconciliations to management accounts and statutory accounts preparation to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information
  
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of the recording and reporting of financial data and transactions to ensure that the Company maintains robust accounting records
  
• Upholding the Company’s accounting and approval processes and controls across the organization
  
• Managing external audits
  
• Developing a strong understanding of the evolving regulatory frameworks and jurisdictions in which Canonical operates and lead the assurance of Canonical’s compliance with such regulatory requirements
  
• Driving projects associated with upgrading or implementing new finance systems and sensible AI adoption in the team
  
• Developing professional relationships and manage communications with both internal and external stakeholders - customers, vendors, tax authorities and external advisers - including resolving questions and issues confidentially and in a timely manner
  
• Managing or mentoring junior accounting staff, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices
  

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
  
• A strong academic background and professional qualification in Accounting or Finance (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)
  
• Extensive practical IFRS knowledge and experience
  
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities
  
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting
  
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with colleagues, management, customers, and external stakeholders
  
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a genuine passion for finance and a drive for continuous improvement, process efficiency and professional development
  
• Proven experience using enterprise-level accounting or ERP systems
  
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet and exceed commitments
  
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
  

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience with NetSuite
  
• Experience with Salesforce
  
• Experience with a Big 4 Accounting Firm, or a Public company
  

Location: This role is home-based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. It will report to our Chief Financial Officer.

The role entails

• Ensuring strong understanding of the risks associated with our processes and systems and leading the development and implementation of controls to mitigate those risks
  
• Leading the development and identification of areas of improvement of Canonical’s policies and procedures that will enable the business to scale efficiently
  
• Driving the implementation of the Canonical’s policies and procedures and the monitoring of compliance
  
• Supporting multi-functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracy
  
• Managing reviews of weekly, month-end, year-end processes from balance sheet reconciliations to management accounts and statutory accounts preparation to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information
  
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of the recording and reporting of financial data and transactions to ensure that the Company maintains robust accounting records
  
• Upholding the Company’s accounting and approval processes and controls across the organization
  
• Managing external audits
  
• Developing a strong understanding of the evolving regulatory frameworks and jurisdictions in which Canonical operates and lead the assurance of Canonical’s compliance with such regulatory requirements
  
• Driving projects associated with upgrading or implementing new finance systems and sensible AI adoption in the team
  
• Developing professional relationships and manage communications with both internal and external stakeholders - customers, vendors, tax authorities and external advisers - including resolving questions and issues confidentially and in a timely manner
  
• Managing or mentoring junior accounting staff, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices
  

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
  
• A strong academic background and professional qualification in Accounting or Finance (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)
  
• Extensive practical IFRS knowledge and experience
  
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities
  
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting
  
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with colleagues, management, customers, and external stakeholders
  
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a genuine passion for finance and a drive for continuous improvement, process efficiency and professional development
  
• Proven experience using enterprise-level accounting or ERP systems
  
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet and exceed commitments
  
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
  

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience with NetSuite
  
• Experience with Salesforce
  
• Experience with a Big 4 Accounting Firm, or a Public company