Group Controller Business Operations

Syncron; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Group Controller to oversee financial consolidation and serve as a finance business partner. The role requires strong analytical and financial modeling skills, as you will collaborate with senior leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting. The company offers full flexibility in work arrangements, a friendly culture, and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Friendly company culture

Work-life balance

Private medical care

Multisport card

Life insurance

Training options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Controlling/FP&A with a track record of financial analyses.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience in a SaaS or technology company is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly and quarterly close for financial results.
• Act as finance business partner providing in-depth financial support.
• Play a key role in annual budget process and financial forecasting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting for executives.
• Implement improvements to financial processes and reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA, CIMA, or CPA certification (completed or in progress)

Tools

Workday Adaptive

Planful

Power BI

Job description

Syncron is a leading SaaS company with over 20 years of experience, specializing in aftermarket solutions. Our Service Lifecycle Management Platform offers domain‑fit solutions for:

• Supply Chain optimization
• Pricing strategy
• Service Fulfillment (e.g. warranty management, field service management, service parts management, knowledge management)

Our company has a global presence with offices in US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Poland, India and group headquarters in Sweden.

We build upon the belief that our greatest strength is our People. Our unique company culture has been appreciated by our Employees.

With this we are winning the hearts and minds of world‑leading organizations, such as JCB, Kubota, Electrolux, Toyota, Renault and Hitachi.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Group Controller to lead our group financial consolidation and serve as the finance business partner for our Expert Services (XS) unit. In this senior role, you will coordinate group‑wide financial modeling, consolidation, and management reporting – ensuring accurate consolidated results and insightful analysis for the Syncron Group – while also partnering closely with the Expert Services team to drive business performance.

Success in this role requires a strong background in financial consolidation, excellent analytical and modeling skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership in a business‑partner capacity.

What would you do?

• Group Financial Consolidation & Reporting oversee and coordinate the monthly and quarterly close for all Syncron entities, ensuring accurate consolidation of financial results at the group level. Prepare group‑level management reports and financial analysis for Syncron’s executives.
• Expert Services (XS) Business Partnering act as the finance business partner for the Expert Services organization. Provide in‑depth financial support including analysis of services revenue, project margins, overall XS profitability and preparation of financial forecast. Prepare reports on key metrics and participate in monthly business reviews.
• Budgeting & Forecasting play a key role in the annual budget process and periodic forecasting for the Syncron Group by consolidating inputs from various teams, contributing to the development of group‑level financial forecasts, performing scenario analyses, and preparing clear, insightful reports for senior leadership.
• Management Reporting & Analysis contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting by consolidating financial results, assembling performance packs for executive leadership and the Board, and analyzing financial documents and transactions to deliver actionable insights and recommendations.
• Process Improvement & Controls identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems, and controls. Drive automation and efficiency in consolidation and reporting processes. Ensure group accounting policies are consistently applied.
• Team Leadership & Development mentor junior controlling staff and act as a backup for other senior finance colleagues. Share expertise and provide feedback on complex analyses.

Who you are? / What we expect:

• 5+ years of experience in Controlling/FP&A with a track record of owning financial analyses and reporting for a multi‑entity business.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• High proficiency in Excel and experience with financial systems (e.g. Workday Adaptive, Planful).
• Experience with BI tools like Power BI.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English.

The icing on the cake:

• ACCA, CIMA, or CPA certification (completed or in progress).
• Experience in a SaaS or technology company.
• Proven experience in process improvements or finance system implementations.
• Advanced data analysis skills (e.g., SQL, data lakes).
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects.

We offer:

• Friendly company culture with work‑life balance.
• 100% remotely / hybrid / work from office – depending on your plans;
• Opportunity to work in a cross‑functional collaboration.
• An environment that supports learning and is committed to your professional and personal development.
• English speaking international working environment.
• Environment facilitating professional growth.
• Training options.
• Fringe benefits (private medical care, multisport card, life insurance).
• Remote recruitment process.

Unsure if you meet all the job requirements but passionate about the role? Apply anyway! Syncron values diversity and welcomes all Candidates, even those with non‑traditional backgrounds. We believe in transferable skills and a shared passion for success!

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