Envoy Global, Inc. - Financial Controller
Requirements
• Manage accounting operations for the UK (largest entity using Sage 50) and coordinate with external accounting firms for Hong Kong, India, Germany, and France • Sage 50 • Review and oversee work prepared by external providers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across entities • Partner with the U.S. Corporate Controller and FP&A teams to analyse financial performance, explain variances against budget and forecast, and support planning activities • Lead UK statutory audits and tax compliance (including coordination with auditors and tax advisors); oversee audit and tax processes for other international entities • Support the implementation of a new global billing system (planned for March 2026), ensuring appropriate invoice creation, revenue recognition, VAT treatment, AR processes, and process improvements • Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, and financial systems to ensure strong governance and financial integrity • Identify and improve manual or inefficient processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability • Ensure the timely preparation of cash flow forecasts to support business performance and financial planning • Proven experience managing month‑end close and statutory financial reporting, with exposure to AR/AP, cash management, budgeting, and tax • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) – required • Background in public practice (audit) with subsequent in‑house accounting leadership experience strongly preferred • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial systems expertise • Detail‑oriented with excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking capabilities • Hands‑on leadership style, comfortable with technical accounting details and journal entries • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly • Highly collaborative and service‑oriented approach; able to build relationships across Finance, HR, Legal, and commercial teams • Supportive people manager focused on coaching, development, and team growth • Right to work in the United Kingdom • Experience in a multinational or multi‑entity accounting environment • Familiarity with Sage 50 • Sage 50 • Experience supporting finance system implementations or process transformation initiatives
Responsibilities
• Accounting & Financial Control • Own end-to-end accounting and financial reporting across all SSW entities, with primary responsibility for the UK entity • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting aligned with UK statutory requirements • Prepare and review consolidated management accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements • International & Multi-Entity Management • Oversee multi-entity accounting across UK, HK, India, Germany, and France • Manage and review outputs from international third-party accounting providers, ensuring consistency, compliance, and quality of reporting • Drive standardization of processes across jurisdictions • Audit, Tax & Compliance • Lead UK statutory audits end-to-end and act as the primary point of contact for auditors • Oversee tax compliance, including VAT and corporate tax, in collaboration with local advisors • Ensure strong internal controls, governance, and adherence to accounting policies • Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management • Analyze financial performance • Explain variances against budget and forecast • Support planning and decision-making • Present financial insights clearly to senior stakeholders • Systems & Process Transformation • Accurate invoice creation • Appropriate revenue recognition (IFRS 15) • VAT and AR process alignment • Identify and deliver process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control • Maintain and improve financial systems including Sage 50 and other ERP platforms • Team Leadership • Team Leadership • Lead and develop a UK-based accounting team (5 members) • Build a high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement • Coach and mentor team members to support their professional development • Cash Flow & Treasury • Own short- and long-term cash flow forecasting • Support working capital management and liquidity planning • Partner with leadership on funding and financial planning requirements
Benefits
• Opportunity to work in a truly global, multi-entity finance environment • Strong exposure to U.S. leadership and international stakeholders • Play a key role in finance transformation and system implementation initiatives • This role is a Hybrid role and will require onsite days a few days a month. • In return, you will work for a supportive, employee-focused organization that encourages staff to achieve a work-life balance, teamwork, and communication on a global scale with other offices. • #LI-HYBRID
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