Financial Controller

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join our EMEA Finance team and play a key role in supporting our international business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with business partnership and leadership. You will work closely with colleagues across multiple countries, helping to ensure strong financial performance, robust controls, and high-quality reporting across our regional operations.

At OIA Global, we value collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating an environment where people can do their best work. If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and developing others, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As Financial Controller, you'll lead the financial reporting and accounting activities for a portfolio of EMEA entities. Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Reporting & Audit

• Lead statutory audits for multiple EMEA entities from planning through to completion.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors and local accounting partners.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Deliver insightful reporting and commentary to support business performance.

Operational Finance & Systems

• Lead month-end operational reviews with branch and operations leaders.
• Oversee the integration and reconciliation of financial transactions between CargoWise and Workday.
• Drive accuracy across financial systems and resolve issues before month-end close.

Tax, Compliance and Regulatory Change

• Oversee VAT compliance and coordinate year-end tax requirements across the region.
• Act as a key finance lead for evolving EU e-invoicing regulations and VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) requirements.
• Support EMEA compliance with OECD Pillar Two regulations and global minimum tax reporting.

Business Partnering and Cost Management

• Partner with managers across the business to review financial performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for assigned entities.
• Analyse costs, identify efficiencies, and support strategic decision-making.

Leadership and Development

• Leading, coaching and supporting a team of finance professionals.
• Creating a positive, high-performing and inclusive team environment.
• Supporting team development through regular feedback, mentoring and performance reviews.
• Working closely with HR and leadership teams to foster a culture of learning and collaboration.

What We are Looking For

Essential

• ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience leading statutory audits and working within a multi-entity organisation.
• Strong management accounting and month-end close experience.
• Knowledge of European accounting standards, VAT, and financial compliance.
• Understanding of EU e-invoicing developments and Pillar Two requirements.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring finance professionals.

Desirable

• Experience within an EMEA regional finance role.
• Exposure to e-invoicing or Pillar Two implementation projects.
• Freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain industry experience.
• Experience with CargoWise and/or Workday.
• Additional European language skills.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible work schedule
• Training and development
• Friendly, fun and relaxed culture
• Competitive remuneration package including annual bonus incentive
• Access to OIA University for both personal and professional development
• Participation in employee competitions and recognition schemes