EMEA Group Financial Controller

About Us

At MMGY Global, we believe nothing can shape your view of the world like travel. So, every day we share our clients' stories from our perspective to inspire people to see the world differently. Our personalized service, strategy and creativity connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places to change their view for the better.

Based in London, we currently have a fantastic opportunity for a EMEA Group Financial Controller to join our growing Global Finance team, reporting into the Global CFO. Responsible for all aspects of UK & Europe group finance, the group finance team, and the financial systems to achieve timely and accurate reporting of financial information. The EMEA Group Financial Controller provides a centre of financial excellence and expertise to the global group and essential information to the EMEA management teams. They will lead the EMEA financial team; building, managing, and inspiring an efficient and cohesive team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure compliance with US GAAP (and UK GAAP/IFRS as appropriate)
2. Communicate global accounting policies and set specific UK and EMEA guidelines to comply with global policies.
3. Monitor, evaluate and strengthen, where needed, local internal accounting controls
4. Responsible for all statutory reporting requirements with Companies House and HMRC in the UK and authorities in other countries on an accurate and timely basis
5. Collaborate with global financial team and external accountants to ensure compliance with all regulations
6. Manage tax reporting - including corporation tax and VAT
7. Oversee the audit process
8. Partner with EMEA leaders to support strategic business planning
9. Assist with recording intercompany agreements and applying transfer pricing policies
10. Oversight of Paprika agency management system in the UK
11. Manage the external accountants in the EMEA region
12. Oversight of timely and accurate monthly financial management information to global financial team
13. Provide proactive and timely operational and financial analysis, and detailed variance analysis to assist global financial team and senior management in achieving financial goals
14. Manage the treasury function and local banking relationships
15. Oversee the client billing process and ensure proper recognition of revenue and cost of sales
16. Oversee the receivable collections and group cash flow
17. Develop annual budgets and financial plans for the EMEA group of companies; provide updates, and liaise with global financial team and local management
18. Draft and negotiate client and supplier contracts

About You

At MMGY Global we believe that to go places as a company, we must give others the opportunity to shine. We strive to create a vibrant, open, collaborative work environment where people can be and bring their best selves to work. We are looking for a candidate with relevant experience in a similar role, or somebody looking for the next step in their career.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 7+ years experience in accounting/finance
2. Qualified ACA / ACCA / ACMA finance professional (preferable)
3. Strong technical knowledge in accounting, financial reporting and financial management including previous experience in this area, together with good knowledge of external audit practices and processes
4. Good awareness of taxation, treasury and risk management
5. Good general business knowledge and sound judgment; previous experience in a marketing/professional services organisation a plus
6. Good communicator in all directions with ability to deal with the most senior management in the group and communicate across all business units.
7. Highly detail-oriented and organised, Strong Excel skills a must
8. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
9. Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
10. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
11. Ability to build and inspire an efficient and cohesive team

Our industry-leading benefits

1. A flexible hybrid work schedule of 4 days in office and 1 day at home
2. Generous annual holiday package including 25 days of annual leave, 3 Personal Days and year-end holiday break over the Christmas period.
3. Private medical insurance and pension scheme contribution from the company
4. Lively social calendar with numerous activities and events to take part in.
5. Weekly Office Pantry fresh fruit boxes
6. Dog friendly office: your dogs are warmly welcomed here
7. Cycle to work scheme
8. Season Ticket Loan
9. Industry-exclusive travel perks
10. Go Explore! Global Travel Reward Programme: we offer exciting anniversary travel benefits that kick in after 2 years. We want our employees to go see the world - and help pay for it.