Group Financial Controller

About Speria

At Speria, we are transforming the future of food systems by connecting data, technology, and insights to smarter, more sustainable operations across the global food supply chain. By turning real-time data into actionable intelligence, we help customers and partners drive efficiency, predictability, and long-term impact in mission-critical environments.

We are building a modern, international organization focused on delivering transparency, operational excellence, and scalable growth. As we continue our transformation, finance plays a critical role in enabling strategic decision-making and supporting long-term success.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead group consolidation, financial governance, statutory reporting, tax compliance, treasury oversight, and audit coordination across a growing international organization. This role sits at the center of the finance function and will help shape the financial infrastructure required to support continued growth and transformation.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a finance professional who enjoys building scalable processes, driving financial transparency, partnering with senior leadership, and ensuring strong governance across multiple entities and jurisdictions.

What You'll Do

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and consolidation adjustments.
• Partner with local finance teams to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and coordinate audit activities globally.
• Own group accounting policies, governance frameworks, and internal control processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements across all entities.
• Support reporting and presentations for executive leadership, Board members, and Audit Committees.
• Oversee group tax compliance, transfer pricing initiatives, and external tax advisor relationships.
• Manage treasury activities, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and cash flow reporting.
• Support M&A accounting activities, legal entity management, and integration efforts.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement across financial reporting and control processes.

What We're Looking For (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in group accounting, financial control, audit, or corporate finance leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in IFRS and multinational group consolidation.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements within complex global organizations.
• Proven experience managing external audits, statutory reporting, and financial compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of governance, internal controls, and accounting policy development.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across multiple countries and functions.
• Self-starter who can operate independently while driving process improvements and organizational change.

Nice to Have

• Experience with financial consolidation systems and enterprise reporting platforms.
• Previous experience in a private equity-backed environment.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or corporate restructuring initiatives.
• Experience managing finance operations across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.

Why Join Us

• Help build the financial foundation of a growing international organization.
• Partner directly with senior leadership on strategic business decisions.
• Lead impactful initiatives that improve governance, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Gain exposure to global finance, treasury, tax, compliance, and M&A activities.
• Join a company using data and technology to transform the future of food systems worldwide.