Job Description

ABOUT XTEL

XTEL is a leading global revenue management solutions provider for consumer goods companies (CPG). We help our clients' businesses grow smarter, every day, through our holistic and proven digitalisation and change management approach. By combining state-of-the-art technology, deep industry expertise, and a proven approach to data and change management, XTEL's Revenue Management suite supports CPGs towards value realisation and profitable revenue growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Financial Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant finance operations across general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, and statutory support activities. Acting as the main point of contact for the external SSC or accounting outsourcer, this role helps translate business needs into reliable finance processes, strengthens operational control, and supports continuous improvement through automation and ERP-related initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary point of contact for the external SSC or accounting outsourcer, ensuring clear instructions, effective collaboration, and reliable delivery across accounting operations.
• Oversee general ledger activities, period-end close coordination, reconciliations, and accounting outputs to support accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Guide accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, aging, collections, revenue recognition coordination, and resolution of disputes with internal stakeholders and the service provider.
• Ensure effective accounts payable operations by maintaining approval workflows, clarifying accounting treatment for non-standard cases, and monitoring vendor processing and reconciliations.
• Support treasury and cash management activities, including liquidity monitoring, payment proposal review, bank reconciliations, intercompany coordination, and cash flow input preparation.
• Contribute to tax, statutory reporting, transfer pricing, and audit-related activities in collaboration with external advisors, the SSC or outsourcer, and internal finance stakeholders.
• Strengthen internal controls and service quality by reviewing outputs, monitoring SLA and KPI adherence, and helping implement corrective actions where needed.
• Identify and drive process improvements through digital tools, automation, and ERP implementation support, including finance process design, testing, and transition activities.

REQUIREMENTS

A great candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, and period-end finance processes in an international business environment.
• Ability to coordinate external finance service providers or shared service teams while maintaining quality, timeliness, and accountability across deliverables.
• Good understanding of local GAAP and/or IFRS, along with exposure to tax compliance, statutory reporting, and intercompany processes.
• Confidence working cross-functionally with stakeholders across finance, sales operations, procurement, controlling, auditors, and external advisors.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel, with the ability to support process improvements and structured finance operations.
• Familiarity with automation or AI-enabled tools applied to finance operations and reporting.
• Previous experience in Software companies with SaaS business model
• Clear communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured and proactive way.
• Professional fluency in English for collaboration across teams and external partners.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting ERP implementation, finance transformation, or process migration initiatives.
• Exposure to transfer pricing topics and intercompany policy management.
• Professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Audit.
• Proficiency in Italian or any other language

Geographical Location:

• Prague Czech Republic (Remote) or London UK (Hybrid)
• Open to remote or hybrid work arrangements

What We Offer

• Hybrid or full remote working set-up
• Flexible working hours;⌚
• Competitive Salary Package and Bonus scheme;💸
• A challenging role in a fast-growing AI-driven company; 🪄
• A diverse and international team with strong ownership and a can-do mentality.🌏
• Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s growth and development.🚀

Equal Opportunities Statement

If you have strengths to share, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, so don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet all criteria.

XTEL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.