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Controller, EMEA West | Finance Manager, Financial Controller

Morningstar
London, GBR
Full-time
Manager · 10+ years experience
Onsite
GBP 106,700.00-120,000.00
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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Who You Are

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a complex multinational organization operating across multiple legal entities.
  • Extensive experience in financial close, consolidation, and reporting across multiple legal entities with knowledge of SOX/internal controls.
  • Proven people leader with a track record of building, developing, and leading high-performing teams, while effectively influencing stakeholders across global Finance functions.
  • Strong commercial and strategic acumen, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business decisions.
  • Deep understanding of financial structures, business value drivers, and performance management.
  • Highly detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy, governance, and financial controls.
  • Able to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
  • Knowledge of UK GAAP and/or US GAAP preferred.
  • Ready to Shape the Future? At Morningstar, every hire we make strengthens our mission to empower investor success. Apply now and help shape the future of investing with us.
  • Base Salary Compensation Range
  • GBP 106,700.00-120,000.00
  • Bonus Target:
  • 20% Annual
  • We expect the compensation and target bonus for this role to fall within the stated range. The specific compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
  • Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of UK GAAP and/or US GAAP preferred.
  • We expect the compensation and target bonus for this role to fall within the stated range. The specific compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee general accounting functions, including monthly close process, financial audits, and tax/statutory reporting with support from U.S. and shared services accounting and finance teams.
  • Optimize the organizational structure of the local finance team to best support the unique needs of the countries and the team, ensuring training, mentoring, and career development.
  • Maintain and champion internal controls and processes appropriate for a U.S. publicly traded company to achieve global harmonization.
  • Lead an efficient financial reporting process and month-end close to produce timely and accurate financial reports reflecting Morningstar's global accounting policies.
  • Partner with the EMEA West (UK, Middle East, and Africa) regional business leaders and other areas of Finance to ensure accuracy of forecasts and budgets, identifying gaps and solutions.
  • Identify and lead system and process improvement initiatives in support of global standardization, including the use of shared service capabilities within Finance.
  • Oversee all statutory reporting requirements in the region, including regulatory submissions to the FCA, to ensure timely submission and compliance with local regulations.
  • Lead and oversee various country projects and participate in global transformation projects, including system implementations, M&A activities, and process improvements.
  • Coordinate with local external advisers for various activities, including audit, tax, payroll, insurance, and other compliance activities.
  • Serve as director for local legal entities, as needed.
  • Assist with transfer pricing and other tax planning strategies in conjunction with the corporate team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned including the preparation of accounting memorandums and local policy documentation.

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