Canonical - Group Financial Controller

Home based - EMEA; Office Based - London, UK5mo ago

In Office EMEA Accounting Higher Education Financial Controller Excel ACCA CPA Data Analysis Salesforce

Requirements

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

Benefits

• We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year • Annual compensation review • Recognition rewards • Annual holiday leave • Maternity and paternity leave • Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events • Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.