Who we are:

Access Partnership makes innovative technology work for the world.

We’re tech optimists who believe that innovative technology has been the driver of transformative change in the world. As the pace of innovation accelerates, and paradigm shifts across areas including AI, healthcare, space, and climate occur, we believe the potential for economic growth and human progress will increase.

Delivering across 200 markets worldwide, we help businesses navigate complex regulatory challenges, optimise their technologies, accelerate growth, and support governments in designing policies and regulations that attract investment.

Our specialist knowledge runs deep across all areas of digital technology, and we advise and drive every step of the journey; from setting strategy to designing policy, achieving and maintaining compliance, and measuring success.

We join the dots to reduce risks and optimise outcomes, fueling progress competitively, responsibly, and sustainably.

Through the powerful partnership of transformative technology and purposeful policy, we’re creating a world where people everywhere can benefit from innovation.  

The Group Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of our multi-entity organization. This role requires a motivated and self-starting individual with international experience, strong post-qualification experience, and ideally, proficiency in using Netsuite. The ideal candidate will also have experience organising and dealing with an external audit and preferably experience experience in a leveraged business. We need someone who will be adept at managing a small team to deliver efficient and well controlled processes. There are multiple system and process improvements ongoing and experience driving change is vital.

What you'll do:

• Oversee and manage the financial operations of the organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Ensure the effective use of Netsuite for financial reporting and management and to drive more efficient and automated processes.

• Coordinate and manage the external audits at group level, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial reporting as well as timely preparation and to build a relationship with external auditors and advisors.

• Oversee debt financing activities, debt covenant reporting and review, cash flow management and reporting.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making as well as production and review of quality management accounts.

• Preparation of Tax and other external reporting as well as dealing with advisors, payroll providers and other external professionals.

• Lead and develop a small team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

• Maintain and develop relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and investors.

• Ensure compliance with Private Equity ownership reporting requirements.

What you'll need:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification with approximately 5-10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).

• Extensive international experience in a similar role within a multi-entity organization.

• Proficiency in using Netsuite is essential.

• Strong audit experience, including coordinating and managing audits.

• Experience working within a Private Equity ownership structure is advantageous.

• Proven experience in managing and developing a small finance team.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

• High level of motivation and the ability to work independently and as part of a team but also to drive getting things done.

What we offer you:

We work in a flexible hybrid model, typically aligning each employee to one of our global offices, with each person spending 2 days per week in the office, and 3 days remote.

Our diverse, international client base of technology giants, start-ups and governments will provide the opportunity to work on multiple projects on behalf of industry leading companies.

We boast a collaborative working environment, social events and a robust support system. We are committed to providing training and professional development for all colleagues.