Senior Financial Controller (maternity cover)

Studyportals is the leading global study choice platform, helping millions of students worldwide find and compare educational opportunities. Working with universities across the globe, we operate in a highly international environment with entities and operations spanning multiple countries. 

We're looking for a highly motivated finance professional to join our Finance team during a maternity leave period. This role takes ownership of some of our most critical finance processes, including group financial reporting, statutory reporting, audit coordination, annual accounts and external compliance. 

You will work closely with the Head of Finance and act as the primary coordinator between Studyportals and our external auditors and accounting firms worldwide. 

 
Your Role 

As Senior Financial Controller, you will be responsible for coordinating the group's external reporting and audit activities across multiple jurisdictions. 

You will own the annual audit process, manage relationships with external auditors and advisors, prepare consolidated financial information and ensure financial reporting obligations are met accurately and on time. 

This role requires a combination of strong accounting knowledge, project management skills and stakeholder management capabilities. 

 
Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare group consolidations and monthly manag