Financial Controller (5 month FTC)

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Job Title: Financial Controller – US & Canada

• Location: London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office) 
• Contract Type: 5-month Fixed-Term Contract

About The Role:

We are hiring a Financial Controller – US & Canada on a fixed-term contract basis to support our North American finance operations during a key transition period.

Based in our Covent Garden office with hybrid flexibility (2 days per week in the office), you’ll play a critical role in ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and strong stakeholder collaboration across BSI’s operations in the US and Canada.

This role is ideal for a qualified finance professional with strong IFRS knowledge, regional experience, and the ability to lead and develop teams while partnering effectively across a matrix organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial accounting and reporting activities for BSI’s US & Canada entities.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of internal and external financial reports in line with Group and statutory requirements.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner to the local leadership team and wider stakeholders.
• Maintain and strengthen the financial control environment; support internal audit and controls testing.
• Liaise with shared services (FBS) to ensure optimal execution of transactional activities.
• Lead, coach, and manage a high-performing finance team; oversee workload delegation and team development.
• Coordinate year-end group audit activities and local statutory filings with external advisors.
• Deliver monthly working capital cash flow forecasts and contribute to broader finance change initiatives.

About You:

• Professionally qualified accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or equivalent practical experience.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and regional finance requirements in the US & Canada.
• Proven experience managing finance teams in a matrix environment.
• Strong background in financial control, audit, tax, and professional services.
• Exceptional organisational skills, stakeholder management, and business partnering capability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SAP experience is highly desirable.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented team player with excellent communication skills.

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as; 27 days’ annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Do you believe the world deserves excellence?

We are proud to be the business improvement company helping organisations become more sustainable and resilient — inspiring trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in.

Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner to 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services — including innovative software solutions and cybersecurity expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT, and beyond. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust: the Kitemark.

Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance, and regulatory services, we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.

If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team — apply now and become part of the BSI family!

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About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.
 
Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.