Global Financial Controller, Multiverse
20% bonus plus equity share options
3 days a week in office (Paddington, London)
Providing equitable access to economic opportunity for everyone.
Open for applications
Providing equitable access to economic opportunity for everyone.
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
20% bonus plus equity share options
3 days a week in office (Paddington, London)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
Multiverse's goal is to break the expensive barrier between education and employment that is holding back companies and people.
Role
Who you are
- ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent accounting qualification with a top-tier Audit/Consulting background
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role
- Extensive experience with UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS, as well as knowledge of local statutory requirements in the UK and US
- Proven track record of leading finance teams in high-growth, international companies, preferably within the tech or EdTech sectors
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Strong understanding of global tax and regulatory environments, including experience with international tax planning and transfer pricing
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial operations across multiple regions and currencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail
- Experience with financial software and ERP systems, with a preference for those familiar with NetSuite or similar platforms
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions, including financial due diligence, acquisition accounting and integration
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
Desirable
- Experience working in or very closely with FP&A
- Experience in preparing a company for financial events /fundraising/capital markets transactions
- Background in the EdTech, technology, or SaaS industries
What the job involves
- Multiverse has established a strong presence in both the UK and the US, we are on an ambitious journey to revolutionise education through cutting-edge technology
- As we continue to expand our global footprint, we are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Global Financial Controller to be a key player in our mission
- Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll bring your expertise in finance, honed through your audit and consulting background
- You’ll play a critical role in driving our financial strategy and ensuring excellence across our global operations, with a focus on both UK and US accounting standards
- This is a strategic leadership position that will involve managing global financial processes, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards, and supporting the company’s growth objectives as we prepare for future phases of international and business expansion
- Lead and manage the global controlling team, providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities
- Oversee the day-to-day financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
- Ensure sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements, accurate cash reporting as well as maintaining all domestic and global banking relationships
- Develop and implement financial strategies that support the company's growth and scalability
- Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS, as well as local statutory requirements in all jurisdictions where the company operates (UK, US, Denmark) or expands
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process across all regions
- Identify and mitigate financial risks across all regions, including currency, tax, and regulatory risks
- Implement and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity
- Support the CFO and executive team in evaluating and executing strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and capital raising, from an accounting perspective
- Participate in the financial due diligence process for potential acquisitions and investments
- Prepare the company for potential future financial events such as fundraising/capital markets transactions
- Build and lead a high-performing controlling team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Drive the development and implementation of best practices in financial management and reporting across the organization
Salary benchmarks
Our take
In today's tech-driven workplace, skills like digital marketing, software engineering, product design, and data analysis are pivotal. Traditional pathways to acquiring these skills are evolving, with coding schools like Makers Academy challenging the necessity of a formal Computer Science degree.
Recognizing the need for inclusive pathways, apprenticeships have gained prominence, spurred by government mandates like the 2016 levy. Multiverse (formerly WhiteHat) exemplifies this shift, offering opportunities for all to reskill and thrive in the tech industry.
Embracing a mission of accessibility and innovation, Multiverse's recent strategic moves, including acquiring Californian AI firm, Searchlight and attracting top-tier talent, underscores its commitment to excellence. Partnering with industry giants like Google and Facebook, Multiverse is driving transformative change, democratizing access to tech education.
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Company Specialist
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58% female employees
96% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Employee endorsements
Opportunities to learn
"Whether that's the content in the course you are teaching of which you're developing a deeper understanding, weekly CPD (continuous professional..."
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jun 2022
$220m
SERIES D
Sep 2021
$130m
SERIES C
Total funding: $414m
Company benefits
- Equity - every Multiverse has ownership in the business through equity options
- Quarterly M-Powered Days to refresh and recharge
- End of Year Company Shut Down
- 27 days holiday, plus 1 life event day and 2 volunteer days
- Hybrid & remote working - weekly or monthly visits to the London Office
- Team fun - weekly socials and regular offsite events
- A focus on wellbeing with access to Spill therapy support, an Employee Assistance Programme and an internal Wellbeing working group.
- We've got your health covered with private health insurance with Bupa, a medical cash back scheme with Medicash and Life Insurance with YuLife.
- Dependency leave, enhanced Maternity & Secondary Parental Leave
Company values
- We believe in equality of opportunity
- We treat others as we want to be treated
- We adopt an owner mentality
- Development is at our core
- We make decisions based on facts and logic
- We don’t take ourselves too seriously
Company HQ
Paddington, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Euan Blair
(CEO)Prior to founding Multiverse, Euan was the UK CEO of Sarina Russo Group, an employment and training provider with more than 1,500 staff worldwide and a turnover exceeding £100 million.
People progressing
Peppa is VP of Go-To-Market, UK&I. She joined Multiverse as an Account Executive in the Go To Market Team and was promoted to Regional Director within 7 months, then progressed to Area Vice President.
Diversity & Inclusion at Multiverse
Siobhan Randell (Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)
- We want to be a leader in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), so we’re working hard to drive the change we want to see in the world, inside Multiverse.
- Everything we do in the DEI space is undertaken with the goal of being representative of the geographies in which we operate – and our apprentice community. Gender diversity has been a long-term challenge for the tech world. We're proud that 55% of our UK Team identify as women, this increases to 64% of our Global Leadership Team (director level and above). We're also proud of our thriving LGBTQQIAAP community, comprising 11% of our UK Team.
- We're committed to improving the diversity of our workforce, at all levels. We continue to invest in early talent through our in-house apprenticeship scheme – something we know is a fantastic route into our organization for exceptional talent from a diversity of backgrounds.
- Last year we identified improving the diversity of our Global Leadership Team (director level+) internally as an area of focus. Steps that we took included introducing robust DEI monitoring processes, rolling out Inclusive Recruitment Training to all staff involved in the hiring, and launching our first internal, Global Leadership Accelerator program.
- We’re proud that in the last 12 months, the representation of colleagues from ethnic minority backgrounds at director+ levels, globally, has increased from 6% to 19%. This is good progress but we still have work to do and are committed to building a leadership team that is representative of our colleagues and of the communities we serve.
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