Group Financial Controller - Global Finance Leadership Role

Group Financial Controller - Global Finance Leadership Role

Simple Machines is a global technology consultancy that helps the world's leading enterprises engineer data, AI, and software to life. From designing intelligent data platforms to enabling enterprise‑scale AI solutions, we combine technical depth with real‑world execution to deliver measurable business impact.

We operate across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the US, with a team made up entirely of senior professionals who thrive on solving complex problems with clarity, precision, and purpose.

We believe in craftsmanship over scale, elegance over excess, and substance over slogans.

We’re seeking an exceptional Group Financial Controller to join our global finance team. This lead role is responsible for group‑level financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance across four separate legal entities operating in Australia, the UK, New Zealand, and the US.

Reporting to the Group Director of Finance, you will lead the month‑end and year‑end close processes, manage consolidated reporting, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial systems. This role offers a blend of hands‑on financial control and strategic leadership, mentoring a small, high‑performing team while working closely with senior executives across regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely consolidated financial reporting across all operating regions.
• Lead the month‑end and year‑end close processes, including intercompany reconciliations and consolidations.
• Oversee statutory compliance, tax, and regulatory reporting across jurisdictions.
• Drive systems improvement and automation initiatives, collaborating with internal technology teams to enhance process efficiency and insight.
• Introduce and champion AI‑driven solutions within finance to streamline workflows and reporting.
• Report into the Group Finance Director, supervise a small finance team, fostering development and excellence.
• Maintain a strong financial control environment and ensure adherence to accounting standards.
• Act as delegate for the Director of Finance when required.

About You

You’re a qualified accountant (CA, CPA, or equivalent) with significant experience in multi‑entity, multi‑currency consolidation and financial leadership across complex organisations.

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