EMEA Financial Controller

Reports to: Group Financial Controller

SDL Finance in the UK is expanding! We’re looking for an EMEA Financial Controller to join our growing finance team in Maidenhead.

In joining SDL’s Operational Finance team you will be a critical part of supporting the leading company in language solutions and global content management. SDL helps companies build relevant digital experiences that deliver transformative business results on a global scale.  90 of the top 100 global brands trust SDL to simplify the complexity of managing content across multiple brands, websites, languages, and devices. Supporting such an organisation to operate across 38 countries creates many development opportunities within finance.

We’re growing our Operational Finance team to improve our ability to deliver accurate and timely information, work faster on our continuous improvement roadmap and drive greater business insight. We’re looking for individuals aspiring to develop themselves as part of this growing team as we progress on our journey to creating a top finance team.
SDL is seeking an EMEA Financial Controller to support their European business.  The team operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, functioning as a proactive business partner and assisting the business leaders with their accounting and compliance responsibilities.  We are a profitable and growing mid-sized company that offers translation and localization technology and services. 
The position will form part of a team who are responsible for the accounting of the European entities. 
 
Your key responsibilities
As the EMEA Financial Controller you will be responsible for the management of a team of financial controllers ensuring the accurate reporting and appropriate control environment across c.20 countries in the region. The team is based in Maidenhead and Cluj in Romania and is responsible for delivering monthly management accounts, local statutory accounts, indirect tax filings and corporate tax filings. The role will also be responsible for delivering critical projects across financial control such entity rationalisations or acquisition integrations.

Duties
* Lead, develop and manage the EMEA Financial Controller team including the Central and Eastern Europe team based in Cluj. Some travel may be required in this role.
* Full ownership and accountability for the financial accounting and reporting for the EMEA region
* Working with the tax team and external service providers to ensure that all external reporting and compliance is completed accurately and on time
* Manage and coordinate efficient external audits
* Manage cashflow, working effectively with Treasury
* Ensuring appropriate financial controls are applied across the region including approving payroll and balance sheet reconciliations
* Ensure monthly reporting and close processes are accurate, timely and compliant
* Insightful analysis of performance within the management accounts
* Building and foster relationships with group finance, commercial finance and senior business leads
* Proactively manage changes in the external environment relevant to the region

Experience/Key attributes
* Experience managing a senior finance team
* Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
* 10+ years experience in a finance function operating in a financial controller role
* Understanding of corporation tax requirements and accounting
* European finance experience
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Strong influencing skills
* Excellent attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and quality
* Experience of working with Microsoft Great Plains & Hyperion desirable
* Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines
* Language skills are not required but would be desirable

The benefits
As a valued member of SDL, you’ll benefit from 25 days paid annual leave, an additional 5 days paid leave to complete charitable work and an excellent pension and benefits package.
Hear from our employees about what it’s like to work at SDL:
https://www.sdl.com/about/career/

If this sounds like you then please apply via our careers page

Any queries or direct applications please email nmumford@sdl.com

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