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Business Controller
Aristocrat. Own the integrity, quality and performance of the balance sheet and financial results for the Madness business .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong expertise in financial accounting, balance sheet management, and financial reporting, with a focus on governance and compliance. Proven ability to provide commercially relevant insights and manage financial risks while driving continuous improvement in finance processes.
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Financial AccountingBalance Sheet ManagementFinancial ReportingStakeholder ManagementERP Implementation
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Hard Skills
Financial JudgementAccrualsProvisionsRevenue RecognitionCapitalisationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingContinuous ImprovementFinancial InsightGovernance Compliance
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInfluencing CapabilityRelationship BuildingTeam ManagementDecision-Making Support
Tools & Technologies
SageMicrosoft Dynamics 365BlackLineIBM Planning AnalyticsAI Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CPACAACCA
Industry Keywords
ControllershipFinance Business PartneringMultinational OrganisationDigital Business EnvironmentShared Service Finance Models
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own the integrity, quality and performance of the balance sheet and financial results for the Madness business
- Provide end-to-end oversight of financial performance, balance sheet movements, risks and underlying business drivers
- Lead the month-end close review and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, effective challenge and appropriate business sign-off
- Review and challenge balance sheet reconciliations, identifying, understanding and resolving issues
- Apply financial judgement across accruals, provisions, revenue recognition, capitalisation and other complex accounting matters
- Partner with senior finance and business stakeholders to provide insight, challenge and decision-making support
- Develop understanding of the commercial and operational drivers of the Madness business and translate them into financial insight
- Translate financial outcomes into clear commentary highlighting risks, opportunities, trends and key performance drivers
- Ensure alignment with accounting policies, internal controls, financial reporting standards and governance requirements
- Identify and proactively manage financial, accounting and balance sheet risks and exposures
- Manage and develop a team of accountants
- Drive continuous improvement across controllership processes, reporting and financial analysis, focusing on simplification, standardisation and automation
- Build strong relationships across the Madness organisation and position controllership as an effective business partner
- Support the upcoming ERP implementation and evolution of the finance operating model
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant experience in controllership, finance business partnering or senior accounting roles within a multinational organisation
- Strong expertise in financial accounting, balance sheet management, financial reporting and governance
- Proven ability to apply financial judgement and provide commercially relevant insight in complex and fast-moving environments
- Experience within a digital, technology, mobile gaming, online or similarly dynamic business environment would be advantageous
- Experience working within centralised or shared service finance models
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability across finance and business leadership
- Experience with ERP platforms such as Sage and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
- Experience with close/reporting tools such as BlackLine and IBM Planning Analytics
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to translate complex financial matters into clear business insight
- Continuous improvement mindset focused on simplification, standardisation and automation
- Experience using AI tools to improve finance processes is highly advantageous
- Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
- CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonuses and incentives may be available depending on role and location
- Health and wellbeing benefits may be available depending on role and location
- Paid time off may be available depending on role and location
- Retirement plans may be available depending on role and location
- Insurance coverage may be available depending on role and location
- Other local or statutory benefits may be available depending on role and location
- Comprehensive pay and benefits package
- Pay-for-performance compensation philosophy