Finance/Systems Controller-

What you'll do:

In this role, you will take full responsibility for the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and meaningful insights delivered directly to the Managing Director.

• Own and manage the complete finance function across multiple entities, including bookkeeping, reporting, controls, and compliance
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely management accounts and financial reports directly to the MD, providing actionable insights for decision-making
• Stabilise and optimise the financial tech stack, eliminating manual processes through automation
• Design and implement integrated data pipelines between proprietary systems and QuickBooks Online
• Automate reconciliations using exception-based logic, reducing manual intervention
• Maintain standardised charts of accounts and oversee multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions
• Build real-time dashboards and reporting frameworks for executive-level visibility
• Partner closely with software engineering teams to embed financial data integrity into core systems
• Oversee payroll interfaces, financial allocations, and compliance across multiple US states
• Drive continuous improvement and automation across both finance and broader operational processes

What you bring:

• CA(SA), CIMA, or equivalent finance qualification
• Proven experience managing the full finance function, including reporting at an executive level
• Strong multi-entity accounting experience, preferably within a tech-enabled environment
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and financial systems
• Experience building dashboards, data models, and automated reporting frameworks
• Strong technical mindset, with the ability to implement integrations and automation tools
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering or product teams
• Ability to operate independently, take ownership, and engage directly with senior leadership

Why this role stands out:

This is more than a finance role—it is an opportunity to act as a true finance leader within a scaling international business, with direct exposure to the Managing Director and influence over strategic decision-making.

You will have the autonomy to build, optimise, and lead a modern finance function, supported by advanced technologies and a highly innovative operating environment. The organisation values ownership, accountability, and execution, making this an ideal role for a high-performing, hands-on finance professional.

Please send CVs to catherine.blake@robertwalters.com