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Finance Transformation Lead

1Global

City of London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30 days ago

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Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Finance Transformation Lead to build a tech-enabled finance organization in a rapid growth environment. You will handle technical accounting, lead IFRS topics, and build financial models while collaborating with various internal departments. The ideal candidate has a strong background in process control, IFRS, and M&A support. This full-time role offers significant growth opportunities within the organization.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

International experience

Open communication culture

Qualifications

Proven process/control build and systems fluency.
Strong IFRS 15; multi-entity/multi-currency exposure.
Exceptional verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

Implement automated balance-sheet reconciliation processes.
Lead IFRS 15 topics and draft position papers.
Work with Internal Audit to remediate findings.

Skills

Process/control build

IFRS 15 expertise

Influencing senior stakeholders

Hands-on M&A support

Exceptional verbal communication

Education

ACA/ACCA (or equivalent)

Tools

NetSuite or similar

1GLOBAL is a technology-driven global mobile communications provider dedicated to empowering enterprises worldwide to unlock the full growth potential of mobile connectivity. With a best-in-class telecom technology platform, a comprehensive suite of globally viable regulatory licenses, and privileged access to the telecom wholesale market, 1GLOBAL uniquely positions itself to deliver seamless compliance and connectivity solutions. Serving the world's leading banks, corporations, and digital‑first businesses—including neo‑banks, travel companies, and payment service providers—1GLOBAL connects over 43 million devices globally. With 2024 full‑year revenue exceeding US$100 million and a target to surpass US$200 million in FY25, 1GLOBAL is a profitable business generating significant cash flows to fund ongoing investments in infrastructure, transformation, and growth. Established in 2022 by experienced tech founders and entrepreneurs Hakan Koç and Pyrros Koussios, the company operates as a fully regulated Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) across ten countries and as a regulated telecommunications operator in an additional 31 countries. Headquartered in the Netherlands with R&D hubs in Lisbon, Berlin, and São Paulo, 1GLOBAL employs over 450 experts across 15 countries.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a credible, experienced Finance Transformation Lead (individual contributor) to build a tech‑enabled global finance organization that keeps pace with our hyper‑growth. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will scale processes, controls, reporting, and data to public‑company calibre across multiple concurrent workstreams.

You’ll handle technical accounting projects, build robust financial models, and support M&A and fundraising. Partnering closely with Internal Audit, you will remediate findings and act as the bridge between assurance and delivery. Freed from line management and day‑to‑day operations, this connector role across Finance and the wider business relies on influence, pace, and outcomes. It is suited for someone with high intellect and drive who wants to supercharge their career in a hyper‑growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

Systems, Processes and Data

Implement detailed, automated balance‑sheet reconciliation processes fit for high‑volume B2B2C and MVNE activity.
Evolve Order‑to‑Cash (including B2B2C and MVNE) as part of the broader scaling agenda.

Technical Accounting, M&A, and External‑Grade Reporting

Lead IFRS 15 topics (principal/agent, multi‑element arrangements, etc.), draft position papers and pre‑clear with auditors.
Design the optimal statutory reporting set‑up in light of a major corporate reorganisation, including entity structure, consolidation approach and disclosures.
Maintain policy library and risk matrices; run quarterly "dry‑run" external reporting packs as we gear toward IPO readiness.
Support diligence, QoE and IFRS 3 purchase accounting.

Controls, Internal Audit and Close

Design and help implement SOX standard controls across O2C, P2P and R2R.
Work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Internal Audit on testing and own remediation to closure with clear owners and timelines.
Standardise reconciliations, reduce manual journals, and compress month‑end close to ≤5 business days.

Relationship Building & Cross‑Functional Influence

Serve as the inter‑ and intra‑Finance bridge across Controllership, FP&A, Systems/Engineering, RevOps, Legal/Tax and Commercial.
Build credibility with senior stakeholders; convert ambiguity into decisions, owners and timelines.
Establish clear operating cadences (steer‑co/stand‑ups) with crisp updates and risk/decision logs.

Requirements

Must Have

ACA/ACCA (or equivalent); top‑tier grounding from practice plus scale‑up delivery experience.
Proven process/control build and systems fluency (NetSuite or similar; billing/CRM integrations; PRD writing; UAT).
Strong IFRS 15; multi‑entity/multi‑currency; exposure to IFRS 3 and consolidations.
Hands‑on M&A and fundraising support (diligence/QoE, PPA, integration).
Track record influencing senior stakeholders and landing outcomes at pace.
Exceptional verbal and written communication.
Ability to work at pace.

Nice to Have

Telco/MVNE/MVNO domain experience.
Exposure to IPO readiness and public‑company controls/reporting.
Advanced data skills (SQL/Python, BI) for diagnostics and monitoring.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities: Advance your career in one of the fastest‑growing telecommunications companies, expanding over 100% year‑on‑year.
Major Transaction Exposure: Driver of transactions that shape the future telco industry.
Work with a Talented Team: Daily collaboration with Board, Founders, Senior Management, and renowned external advisors.
Dynamic Work Environment: Fast‑paced, collaborative workplace where innovation is encouraged.
Professional Development: Enhance skills and knowledge alongside industry experts.
International Experience: Work in different 1GLOBAL offices worldwide as you grow within the company.
Open Communication Culture: Ideas heard, open dialogue encouraged, fostering a supportive environment.
Get Things Done Attitude: Results‑driven team valuing efficiency, creativity, and tangible impact.

1GLOBAL is an equal opportunity employer; we value your character as much as your talent. Diversity drives our innovation, and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. We are excited for you to join our mission to revolutionise connectivity globally.

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