Job Description

What’s the role?

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded European Revenue Controller to lead revenue accounting, reporting, and controls across our European operations. This role will ensure accurate revenue recognition, financial integrity, and compliance with local GAAP requirements while leveraging Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) as the core ERP system.

This Manager role will be part of the finance team and partner closely with Business Unit Departments, Client Operations, and Business Leaders to provide reliable revenue insights, WIP management, strengthen controls, and support strategic decision-making within a fast-paced multi-jurisdictional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Accounting & Reporting

• Own the end-to-end revenue close process across multiple European entities to support financial reporting timetable.
• Lead on the provision of monthly WIP, accrued revenue and revenue management across European business.
• Partner with the billing team and business to ensure business leaders have a full and thorough understanding of their revenue, WIP, trends and recoverability driving profitability.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with financial reporting standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close processes.
• Prepare revenue journals, accruals, deferrals, and reconciliations as required.
• Take ownership of all group revenue and WIP related balance sheet accounts, reconciliations and substantiation of to ensure financial integrity.
• Deliver timely and accurate management reporting and analysis.
• Support FP&A and financial controllers in analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide input to enhance commentary and analysis for group related reporting and submissions.

Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain robust revenue controls and policies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify and mitigate revenue and operational risks.

Business Partnering

• Work closely with finance team, Business Leaders, Client Services Operations, and Commercial teams to validate revenue assumptions and contract structures.
• Provide analysis, forecasts, and revenue performance insights.
• Assist leadership with financial planning and decision support.
• Support Group cash management and forecasting.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process standardization across European entities.
• Lead revenue process improvements and system automation initiatives.
• Develop best practices and documentation.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with local business leaders and finance teams across multiple countries.
• Provide training and guidance on revenue processes and ERP usage.

Support ad hoc projects, including corporate structuring, system utilization and implementations.

The ideal background for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent qualification (preferred)
• 5+ years’ experience in revenue accounting or controllership
• Experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated environments
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and revenue recognition
• Experience managing multi-country or European operations
• Advanced Excel and Modelling Skills
• Strong understanding of financial controls, audit requirements, and compliance frameworks.

Unique role requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Systems-driven mindset with ERP expertise
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication
• Process improvement and automation focus
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Commercial acumen and business partnering capability
• Experience with Power BI or financial reporting tools

Role Location/Hybrid Schedule

This role is based in our Southampton office and would require periodic short duration travel across our European offices. Although the nature of most roles within Gen II cannot be classed as totally flexible, there is scope in some cases for a form of Agile Working. The different ways in which Agile Working can be undertaken is dependent on the demands and needs of the business, the office space available and the individual’s preferences and circumstances.