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About the Role

This is a critical role responsible for the comprehensive management, reporting, and analysis of the Group's non-headcount costs. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and managing a team of regional Finance Managers, the successful candidate will own the cost P&L, ensure statutory and audit compliance, and drive process improvements across the finance and reporting team. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with experience in a high-growth environment who is ready to take on a key leadership position within our finance function.

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of the Group's P&L statements from a non-headcount cost perspective.
Perform and present detailed P&L analysis, including Month-on-Month, Year-on-Year, and Budget vs. Actual variance reporting.
Prepare and deliver insightful MI packs with clear commentary to support strategic business decisions.
Prepare project accounting reports and conduct ad-hoc cost analysis as required.
Manage the end-to-end month-end close process for all non-headcount cost areas across the Group.
Take ownership of the systems and processes related to the close, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
Ensure that monthly cost reporting packs for each region are completed accurately and delivered on time to stakeholders.
Oversee the timely and accurate delivery of all statutory responsibilities for Group entities, including local audits (where applicable), corporate tax returns, and sales tax filings.
Work with regional finance managers to prepare and review required information for statutory filings and provide training to develop a talent pipeline within the team.
Support the Group audit process concerning all non-headcount cost areas and related balance sheet accounts, liaising directly with external auditors.
Serve as a key resource for the finance team, providing support and guidance on technical accounting matters.
Lead the implementation of Group transfer pricing adjustments and actively seek opportunities for process automation and efficiency.
Serve as a key figure in the Group’s transition to an enhanced internal control environment.
Support the design, implementation, and documentation of financial controls over non-headcount cost processes.
Play an active role in the company's journey towards potential Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) readiness and compliance.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of regional Finance Managers.
Foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, actively managing the training and career development of your direct reports to build a strong future talent pipeline for Quantexa.
Act as a key financial partner to stakeholders across the business, providing guidance and support on all aspects of non-headcount cost management.
Collaborate closely with finance peers, including the (Group Revenue Controller, Compensation Controller, AP Manager) to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive view of Group performance.
Partner with peers in other departments to understand their operations, provide support where required and help them achieve their financial objectives.

Requirements

Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
Currently performing at a Controller, Assistant Controller, or experienced Finance Manager level.
Essential demonstrable experience working within a fast-paced, high-growth, scaling company and effecting process change across financial processes (sector agnostic).
Proven leadership and team management experience with a genuine passion for developing talent.
Strong technical accounting knowledge and a thorough understanding of financial controls and compliance.
Experience with multi-entity and intercompany accounting is required; familiarity with transfer pricing is highly desirable.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to senior stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
Direct experience with NetSuite is highly desirable.
Familiarity with FloQast, DataRails, Expensify, Navan would be a significant advantage.

Skills

Financial Control
Financial Analysis
P&L Analysis
Variance Reporting
Management Information (MI) Packs
Project Accounting
Month-End Close
Statutory Reporting
Tax Compliance
Audit Support
Technical Accounting
Transfer Pricing
Internal Controls
SOX Readiness
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Talent Development
Business Partnering
Stakeholder Management
Microsoft Excel
NetSuite
FloQast
DataRails
Expensify
Navan

Location

Global

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Controller
Assistant Controller
Finance Manager

Education Level

Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary & company bonus

Benefits

Private healthcare
Life insurance
Income protection
CycleScheme
TechScheme
Free Calm app subscription
Pension scheme with 6% company contribution (when you contribute 3%)
25 days annual leave
Option to buy up to 5 extra days
Your birthday off
Ongoing personal development opportunities
WeWork office space
Company-wide socials

About the Company

We are a fast-growing technology company with a global footprint, delivering innovative solutions to clients across multiple regions.
At Q, we help you realise your full potential, thrive in your role, and enjoy what you do — all while being recognised and rewarded with a wide range of benefits.
We have one mission. To help businesses grow. To make data easier. And to make the world a better place. We’re not a start-up. Not anymore. But we’ve not been around that long either. What we are is a collection of bright, passionate minds harnessing complexities and helping our clients and their communities. One culture, made of many. Heading in one direction – the future.

Equal Opportunity

Quantexa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment, where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected. We want to hear from people who are passionate about their work and align with our values. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital, disability, or veteran status. Whoever you are, if you’re a curious, caring, and authentic human being who wants to help push the boundaries of what’s possible, we want to hear from you.
Internal pay equity across departments is crucial to our global compensation philosophy. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data.
Quantexa is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our talent acquisition processes. If you require support, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team.