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Canonical

Computers + 1 more

Group Financial Controller

Posted: 12 Oct 2026

Apply by: 19 Oct 2026

6 days left to apply

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Location: This role is home-based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office. It will report to our Chief Financial Officer.

The role entails
  • Ensuring strong understanding of the risks associated with our processes and systems and leading the development and implementation of controls to mitigate those risks
  • Leading the development and identification of areas of improvement of Canonical’s policies and procedures that will enable the business to scale efficiently
  • Driving the implementation of the Canonical’s policies and procedures and the monitoring of compliance
  • Supporting multi-functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracy
  • Managing reviews of weekly, month-end, year-end processes from balance sheet reconciliations to management accounts and statutory accounts preparation to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information
  • Ensuring accuracy and completeness of the recording and reporting of financial data and transactions to ensure that the Company maintains robust accounting records
  • Upholding the Company’s accounting and approval processes and controls across the organization
  • Managing external audits
  • Developing a strong understanding of the evolving regulatory frameworks and jurisdictions in which Canonical operates and lead the assurance of Canonical’s compliance with such regulatory requirements
  • Driving projects associated with upgrading or implementing new finance systems and sensible AI adoption in the team
  • Developing professional relationships and manage communications with both internal and external stakeholders - customers, vendors, tax authorities and external advisers - including resolving questions and issues confidentially and in a timely manner
  • Managing or mentoring junior accounting staff, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices
What we are looking for in you
  • Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
  • A strong academic background and professional qualification in Accounting or Finance (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)
  • Extensive practical IFRS knowledge and experience
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting
  • Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with colleagues, management, customers, and external stakeholders
  • A proactive, analytical mindset with a genuine passion for finance and a drive for continuous improvement, process efficiency and professional development
  • Proven experience using enterprise-level accounting or ERP systems
  • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet and exceed commitments
  • Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
Nice-to-have skills
  • Experience with NetSuite
  • Experience with Salesforce
  • Experience with a Big 4 Accounting Firm, or a Public company


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