Assistant Finance controller, Finance

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.
Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.
That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.
For our business, for clients, and for you
Purpose of the Role
The Financial Controller based in our shared service center responsible for leading the controllership function and ensuring the integrity of the financial information across our local operations within Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands. You will report to the Jersey Head of Finance and work closely with the broader finance team.
The primary purpose of this role is to ensure high-quality and timely financial information, a robust control environment, and scalable processes that enable leverage of investments in our technology platforms and our Shared Service capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close
Local month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of all relevant entities to the parent entity
Preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reports for the Board, private equity sponsor, and lenders
Monthly balance sheet reviews, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
Coordination of external audit processes
Policies, Controls & Compliance
Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies in line with IFRS and Group policies
Design and monitor internal controls over financial reporting; remediate control gaps and drive a culture of control discipline
Compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements in partnership with Tax and Legal
Lead technical accounting assessments for complex transactions
Post merger integration of accounting systems, policies and procedures
Finance transformation initiatives, including ERP, process automation, and standardization of local procedures with the wider group and shared services center
Business Partnering & Strategic Support
Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Business Finance Leads to ensure alignment of reported results with forecasts and plans
Partnership and building strong relationships with our Business Finance Leads is critical to success in this role
Leadership & Culture
Being a valued Partner to the Business
Enhance our Culture of High Performing Teams and Accountability
Lead by example by embodying the ‘Get It Done’ mindset and be willing to ‘Do the Do’ yourself.
Mentor and coach direct reports
Experience required
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline
Qualified Chartered Accountant
3-5 years post-qualification experience in a Controllership or comparable role
Strong systems and technical skills, and ability to adapt to new and changing technology
Private Equity-backed portfolio company experience strongly preferred
Experience in having owned and led month-end consolidation process, and reporting to a third party or parent entity
Experience in working closely with distributed international finance teams and shared service centers
Desire to operate in fast-paced and change-oriented environments
Strong business partnering skills
Experience leading external audits, preferably with a Big Four auditor
Technical expertise in IFRS and internal controls over financial reporting
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.