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Overview
EMEA Senior Corporate Recruiter | Driving Talent Acquisition for Digital Transformation at TELUS Digital. Role overview: We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute European Group Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, consolidation, compliance, and control functions across a diverse portfolio of international entities. Based in Cork, Ireland, this high-impact role suits a proactive finance leader with strong technical expertise, transformation mindset, and a proven track record in streamlining systems and processes. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be an integral part of the finance leadership team, collaborating closely with regional finance teams, senior stakeholders, and external auditors to support TELUS Digital’s continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including full Group consolidated accounts.
* Oversee statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.
* Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and timely audits across all legal entities.
* Strengthen the internal control environment for accounting, reporting, and payables.
* Ensure reconciliations, governance frameworks, and operational controls are embedded and effective.
* Budgeting, Forecasting & Insight
* Develop and manage budgets and rolling forecasts for the Group and European region.
* Monitor performance against KPIs, presenting actionable insights to senior leadership.
* Provide strategic financial analysis to guide commercial decisions, improve profitability, and enhance efficiency.
* Process Improvement & Systems Optimisation
* Lead finance transformation initiatives, replacing outdated processes with automation solutions.
* Drive optimisation of Workday and Adaptive Insights tools, ensuring seamless workflows and high-quality reporting.
* Support system enhancements, add-ons, and finance team training initiatives.
* Stakeholder Collaboration
* Partner with the CFO, VP of Finance, and global business unit leaders to align strategies.
* Maintain strong relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax experts to ensure compliance and efficiency.
* Collaborate with international teams to ensure unified accounting and reporting strategies across the organisation.
Requirements
Education & Certifications
* Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
* Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is required; Big 4 or Top 10 audit background preferred.
Experience
* Minimum 10 years in finance roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership or controller positions.
* Proven track record in group consolidation accounting across multiple international entities and currencies.
* Demonstrated success managing audits, statutory reporting, and compliance across Europe.
* Experience in finance process transformation and automation.
* Background in BPO and shared services environments is advantageous.
Technical Skills
* Advanced knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
* Proficiency with ERP systems (Workday, Adaptive Insights, or equivalent).
At TELUS Digital, joining our Cork-based team means becoming part of a global organisation with a strong local footprint. We blend the warmth and collaborative spirit of Irish workplace culture with the innovation and reach of a world-leading digital brand. Here’s what we offer:
* Work That Matters: Play a key role in shaping the financial backbone of a rapidly growing, multinational operation.
* Growth & Development: Personalised career paths, professional training support, and opportunities to collaborate with global leaders in finance and technology.
* Hybrid Flexibility: Balance your schedule with remote work options, paired with time in our Cork office for team connection and creativity.
* Wellbeing First: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, employee assistance programmes, and initiatives that put people first.
* Community & Culture: Engage with our spirited teamwork culture—whether it’s knowledge-sharing sessions, volunteering programmes, or connecting with colleagues across continents.
* Innovation Environment: Work with cutting-edge systems and have the autonomy to transform processes and deliver impactful change.
TELUS Digital Values & Commitment to Diversity
TELUS Digital recognizes and embraces the importance of values in our ever-changing workplace. To be successful, all candidates must demonstrate behaviors that are reflective of our values:
* We embrace change and initiate opportunity
* We have a passion for growth
* We believe in spirited teamwork
* We have the courage to innovate
At TELUS Digital, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting and Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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