Global Financial Controller (UK Remote)

As Global Controller, this role is responsible for delivering a highly effective and efficient global Accounting service spanning all geographies and verticals. Acting as a key collaborator with the CLT, VP of FP&A, and business partners, this post leads core accounting functions, including financial operations, reporting, tax, treasury, compliance, and internal control, to ensure financial operations support strategic goals through best-in-class systems, process innovation, and a high-performance team culture. Key Responsibilities and Outputs: Provides strategic leadership and visionary direction to elevate the Global Accounting function into a forward-thinking, value-add center of excellence. Architects organizational design and capacity models, ensuring agile, scalable finance capability to drive long-term business growth while serving as an executive mentor and escalation lead. Cultivates high-performing, empowered teams across all core accounting and operational pillars through continuous capability building. Drives end-to-end global accounting strategy and execution across Statutory Reporting, Audit, Payroll, Treasury, Compliance, and Tax operations. Partners with the CLT to establish robust corporate governance frameworks, deploying industry best practices to streamline global controls. Champions global compliance strategy, standardizing SOPs, policies, and internal controls to mitigate operational risk across diverse markets. Directs risk management audits in close collaboration with the Advance Risk Advisory group to proactively address vulnerability areas. Oversees external and internal financial audit engagements with KPMG and Advance Accounting to maintain clean audit outcomes and reporting integrity. Enforces dynamic compliance frameworks, ensuring seamless alignment with all global financial regulations. Delivers timely, data-informed financial insights and board-level reporting to support strategic decisions by Advance Finance, executive leadership, and the Board. Innovates and optimizes internal control frameworks, safeguarding organizational assets while leveraging automation and modern finance tools. Spearheads M&A integration across regional finance ops, banking networks, and enterprise system architectures for seamless scaling. Leads continuous improvement initiatives that modernize processes, leveraging data and employee feedback to champion a modern, high-engagement culture. Drives operational rigor and team compliance across global workflows and standard operating procedures. Fosters an agile performance management framework, utilizing real-time feedback, recognition, and targeted coaching to drive results. Accelerates individual and collective talent development through structured mentorship and continuous learning pathways. Aligns team goals with enterprise-wide strategy using transparent communication strategies that promote cross-functional alignment and employee engagement. Optimizes resource allocation and operational efficiency through workload balancing and strategic capacity planning. Manages global departmental budgets efficiently, maximizing ROI on finance investments and technology tools. Serves as a trusted strategic thought partner to the CFO, steering key transformational initiatives and enterprise financial strategy. Actively advances executive leadership capabilities through continuous personal and professional development. Evaluates and implements AI tools and emerging technologies to drive operational efficiencies, automation, and continuous innovation across global finance processes. Essential: Strategic Finance Vision & Digital Transformation: Proven track record in spearheading finance system modernization, automation, and agile operational workflows to support long-term enterprise growth. Progressive Executive Leadership: 10+ years of progressive finance leadership, cultivating high-performing, agile global teams with specific experience navigating US business operations. Foundational Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) paired with CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional credential. Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in US/Global GAAP, ASC revenue recognition across multi-jurisdiction environments. Global Tax & Treasury Strategy: Strong working knowledge of US domestic and international tax accounting principles to drive effective risk mitigation. Agile Execution: Demonstrated capacity to prioritize and deliver high-impact outcomes across complex, multi-threaded priorities under tight timelines. Influential Communication: Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business stories for executive leaders (CLT) and non-technical stakeholders. Cross-Functional Partnership: Sharp business acumen to partner seamlessly with operational leaders, influencing strategic choices and driving business value. Strategic Agility: Ability to connect big-picture strategy with tactical execution, leveraging data…