Aurora Energy Research

Financial Controller

Aurora Energy Research

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Oxford • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Own all accounting and financial reporting for European entities
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end close activities, working closely with other Regional FCs to meet group close timelines
  • Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly in a timely manner, and own and maintain the EMEA tracker
  • Collaborate with the Head of Finance Operations to ensure reporting is standardised and maintained accurately
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all Europe-related accounting matters.
  • Ensure compliance with all local statutory and tax filing requirements across European trading entities
  • Manage relationships and communication with external local accountants
  • Oversee the timely preparation and filing of local statutory accounts
  • Oversee and support all external audits within the EMEA region, and monitor emerging audit requirements as entities scale
  • Work with the Group Finance team on the External Group Audit, reviewing all audit schedules prior to being shared with the auditors
  • Collaborate with the Tax Manager to ensure compliance with local tax obligations and support the rollout of e-invoicing across European markets
  • Direct line management of four European Accountants covering all European entities across Berlin and Oxford
  • Set clear expectations, deadlines, and performance standards for the EMEA Finance Operations team
  • Develop team capability, embedding best practice while fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment
  • Promote a strong culture of ownership, control, and accountability across the region
  • Support the Group Finance team in the preparation of commentary for the Monthly Information Pack for the Board
  • Support Group Finance with investor reporting and related queries
  • Partner with Regional Finance Business Partners to develop insightful financial analysis at entity and cost centre level, supporting local teams in effective budget management and decision-making
  • Support FP&A in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts for the EMEA region
  • Own the internal control framework across the EMEA region
  • Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
  • Ensure compliance with group policies, accounting standards, and control requirements
  • Support the Treasury Accountant with treasury process improvements across the EMEA region
  • Collaborate with other Regional Financial Controllers to ensure consistency of processes, controls, and reporting across the group
  • Partner with the Credit Control team to improve reporting and visibility of debtor recoverability
  • Drive automation initiatives and finance systems enhancements

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)
  • Strong operational finance leader with a hands-on mindset
  • Proven people leadership experience with geographically dispersed teams, across multiple time zones, cultures and regulatory environments
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/FRS102/German GAAP)
  • Demonstrated experience managing external audits across multiple entities
  • Excellent organisational, stakeholder management, and prioritisation skills
  • Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take ownership
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with stakeholders across regions and functions
  • High attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy and quality in financial reporting
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Eagerness to learn and develop within a growing global organisation, with a solution-oriented mindset
  • Experience working in a private equity–backed and/or high-growth environment (desirable)
  • Experience within a SaaS or recurring revenue business (desirable)
  • Strong understanding of FX and cross-border structures (desirable)
  • Experience with Dynamics 365 (desirable)
  • Ability to speak another European language would be a bonus (desirable)
Benefits
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Parental Support
  • Salary-Exchange Pension
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Local Oxford Discounts
  • Cycle-to-work Scheme
  • Flu Jabs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingfinancial reportingmonth-end closebalance sheet reconciliationIFRSFRS102German GAAPexternal auditsfinancial analysisbudget management
Soft Skills
leadershipstakeholder managementorganisational skillscommunicationinterpersonal skillsattention to detailproactive mindsetownershipprioritisationcollaboration
Certifications
ACAACCA