SKIMS

EMEA Controller – Finance Director

SKIMS

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • - Lead and manage all accounting operations for EMEA, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll accounting, inventory accounting, treasury and cash management, oversight of foreign currency exposure, and month-end close.
  • - Implement and maintain strong internal controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial information.
  • - Oversee EMEA financial systems, process design, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • - Own statutory reporting across all EMEA entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP/IFRS, tax regulations, and all local and statutory filing deadlines.
  • - Consolidation of monthly actual and forecast performance reporting activities; prepare and review various reports on a monthly basis; develop performance period-to-period comparisons
  • - Manage annual statutory audits with regional audit partners; ensure timely and accurate audit completion.
  • - Partner with external advisors to manage VAT, corporate tax, and other region-specific compliance needs.
  • - Collaborate closely with the Global Finance, FP&A, Tax, Retail, Operations, HR, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless alignment between regional and global processes.
  • - Support retail expansion (stores, concessions, franchise partners) with financial governance, controls, and operational readiness.
  • - Partner with Planning and FP&A teams to validate forecasting inputs, inventory accuracy, and financial implications of business decisions.
  • - Support the establishment and setup of new EMEA entities, including banking, controls, tax structure, and financial operations.
  • - Build and optimize financial workflows that support rapid growth across markets.
  • - Evaluate and implement new tools, systems, and reporting improvements to drive efficiency and transparency.
  • - Hire, develop, and manage local regional finance talent as the team grows.
  • - Provide strategic guidance and support to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • - Maintain a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • - 10+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience, ideally within retail, consumer products, or high-growth global organizations.
  • - Fully qualified accountant (**CA**, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
  • - Strong knowledge of EMEA statutory requirements, local GAAPs/**IFRS**, VAT, and tax frameworks.
  • - Experience managing global consolidations, intercompany accounting, multi-entity, multi-currency operations.
  • - Proven track record of leading financial audits and implementing strong internal controls.
  • - Strong systems and ERP experiences such as NetSuite etc., and advanced excel knowledge.
  • **Soft Skills & Attributes**
  • - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • - Ability to work with large volumes of data, summarize and present in a concise, meaningful way
  • - Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • - Collaborative and confident partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • - Adaptable, solutions-oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a high-growth business.
  • - Passionate about building efficient, scalable systems and elevating financial excellence across the region.
Benefits
  • Competitive Bonus**Private Medical Insurance**Group Life Insurance **Income Protection**Critical Illness**Pension Scheme**Benefits and Financial Wealth Management **Discounts

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
accounting operationsgeneral ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablepayroll accountinginventory accountingtreasury managementfinancial reportinginternal controlsfinancial audits
Soft skills
highly organizeddetail-orientedstrategic thinkerproblem-solvinganalytical skillscollaborativeadaptablesolutions-orientedability to summarize datapassionate about financial excellence
Certifications
CAACAACCACIMA