Financial Controller
Finance ControllerJob Overview
About Global Commissioning
Global Commissioning are a specialised consultancy delivering world-class Commissioning Agent, Management, MEP Validation, and Specialist Electrical Services to the global data centre industry. We are experts in commissioning and optimising Hyper-scale and COLO/IBX data centres, with extensive experience in process facilities, HV commissioning, and mission-critical infrastructure.
Our strength lies in collaboration, we take an integrated approach to project delivery, ensuring safety, efficiency, and performance excellence. With a proven track record in delivering complex, high-stakes projects, we are your trusted partner for data centre commissioning and operational readiness.
We operate with full tax and visa compliance in all regions where we work, ensuring seamless project execution and adherence to local regulations. With offices across Europe, we are strategically positioned to support your business wherever you need us.
Role Overview
The Financial Controller will take ownership of all financial reporting and control activities across the Group, working closely with the CFO, CEO and Global CXM team. You will oversee consolidated group accounts, manage a UK finance team, and provide oversight and support to operational managers.
You will play a key role in building scalable finance processes, improving systems and controls, and delivering high-quality management information to drive performance and support growth.
About Global Commissioning
Global Commissioning are a specialised consultancy delivering world-class Commissioning Agent, Management, MEP Validation, and Specialist Electrical Services to the global data centre industry. We are experts in commissioning and optimising Hyper-scale and COLO/IBX data centres, with extensive experience in process facilities, HV commissioning, and mission-critical infrastructure.
Our strength lies in collaboration, we take an integrated approach to project delivery, ensuring safety, efficiency, and performance excellence. With a proven track record in delivering complex, high-stakes projects, we are your trusted partner for data centre commissioning and operational readiness.
We operate with full tax and visa compliance in all regions where we work, ensuring seamless project execution and adherence to local regulations. With offices across Europe, we are strategically positioned to support your business wherever you need us.
Role Overview
The Financial Controller will take ownership of all financial reporting and control activities across the Group, working closely with the CFO, CEO and Global CXM team. You will oversee consolidated group accounts, manage a UK finance team, and provide oversight and support to operational managers.
You will play a key role in building scalable finance processes, improving systems and controls, and delivering high-quality management information to drive performance and support growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the UK finance team, while providing financial oversight and coordinate international finance operations.
- Own the preparation and consolidation of monthly management accounts across all group entities/branches, with clear variance analysis and board-level commentary.
- Oversee the group year-end process, preparation of statutory accounts, and coordination with external auditors.
- Manage the group budgeting and forecasting cycle, working with local teams to produce accurate and aligned financial plans.
- Maintain strong financial controls and governance across all jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with relevant local accounting standards and group policies.
- Oversee cashflow management and forecasting, including intercompany reconciliations and FX considerations.
- Ensure accurate and timely tax, VAT and compliance reporting across multiple territories.
- Work closely with the CFO to prepare board packs, investor reports, and provide financial insight to private equity stakeholders.
- Lead the integration of acquired entities from a financial control and reporting perspective.
- Drive process improvements, system enhancements and standardisation across the group finance function.
- Provide strategic and commercial finance support to the wider business, supporting decision-making and growth initiatives.
Qualifications/Experience
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Group Financial Controller, ideally in a private equity–backed or multi-entity international environment.
- Strong technical accounting skills with experience in group consolidation and multi-currency reporting.
- Excellent understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
- Commercial acumen with the ability to translate financials into actionable insight.
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable working in a lean, fast-paced environment.
- Strong systems knowledge (e.g. NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel capability.
- Excellent communication skills, able to build trust with both operational teams and private equity investors.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing consultancy making a global impact in mission-critical industries.
- Work closely with senior leaders and gain exposure to high-profile international projects.
- We will fully support candidates who have the potential to achieve the above through further education, CPD, and mentoring.
- A chance to grow your career in a role that mixes creativity, strategy, and delivery.
Global Commissioning Limited is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.