VP of Financial Reporting & Controls

Job title:

VP of Financial Reporting & Controls

Company

VIRTUS Data Centres

Job description

Job SummaryWith an Enterprise Value exceeding £2bn and 2024 revenues approaching £500m, VIRTUS upholds the highest financial governance standards, ensuring compliance with IFRS, SOX, and PCAOB audit expectations.As we enter our next phase of rapid expansion, we seek a hands-on, results-driven VP of Financial Reporting & Controls to lead financial reporting, controls, and audit across multiple geographies (UK, Germany, Italy). This role will be instrumental in shaping our finance function to support our ambitious growth, embedding a culture of financial excellence, operational discipline, and scalable governance.This leader will own and enhance the financial control framework, ensuring strong compliance, risk management, and continuous process improvement while spearheading automation and efficiency through SAP S/4HANA, SAP Group Reporting (GR), and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).Why Join VIRTUS?This is a career-defining opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in one of the fastest-growing data centre businesses in Europe. As VP of Financial Reporting & Controls, you’ll have the chance to shape our financial governance as we scale towards 1GW of capacity and beyond. If you’re a hands-on, driven financial leader who thrives on building high-performance teams, enhancing controls, and driving continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Compliance

• Own the monthly/quarterly consolidated financials, delivering accurate, timely reports to CFO, Board, and Group stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, SOX, and PCAOB audit requirements across a complex multi-entity structure spanning the UK, Germany, and Italy.
• Manage external audits seamlessly, ensuring clean signoffs while proactively addressing technical accounting issues.
• Lead the financial control framework, embedding SOX-level governance and ensuring robust internal financial controls.
• Prepare and present financial performance updates to the Audit & Risk Management Committee.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Design and implement a best-in-class financial control environment, ensuring scalability as the business grows.
• Enhance governance across SPVs, ensuring strong risk management frameworks and compliance with parent company policies.
• Own and continuously refine the SOX-compliant internal control framework, identifying and addressing deficiencies proactively.
• Drive operational excellence across AP, AR, GL, and intercompany processes, ensuring seamless financial operations.

Process Improvement & Systems Leadership

• Lead automation and process efficiency projects, reducing manual effort while enhancing reporting accuracy.
• Maximize SAP S/4HANA functionality for real-time reporting, leveraging SAP GR and SAC for enhanced financial analytics.
• Develop and implement scalable finance structures, including potential shared services and offshoring strategies.

Leadership & Strategic Influence

• Build and lead a high-performing financial reporting and controls team across multiple geographies.
• Advise and partner with the CFO and Finance Leadership Team on all aspects of financial reporting and controls.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment between Finance, Tax, FP&A, Treasury, and Procurement.
• Coach and develop finance teams, instilling a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational rigor.

What Success Looks Like in 12 Months

• Financial reporting and controls are fully embedded, ensuring 100% compliance with IFRS and SOX standards.
• All reporting deadlines (monthly, quarterly, annual) are met with exceptional accuracy and transparency.
• Process automation initiatives have significantly improved efficiency, reducing manual effort across finance.
• Strong, risk-managed control environment, supporting continued international expansion.
• Ensure the Finance team is operating at peak performance, with clear ownership of reporting, controls, and audit readiness.
• Seamless collaboration with external auditors, stakeholders, and shareholders.
• Finance systems (SAP S/4HANA, GR, SAC) are optimized to deliver best-in-class analytics and reporting.

Person Specification Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with a Big Four audit background.
• Proven track record leading financial reporting, controls, and audit within large-scale, international businesses.
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS, SOX compliance, and the design and implementation of financial control frameworks.
• Expertise in SAP S/4HANA, particularly Group Reporting (GR) and Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Demonstrated success in working within a fast-paced, multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction business.
• Experience in capital-intensive sectors (data centres, technology, real estate, or infrastructure) is highly desirable.
• Strong team leadership experience, with a proven ability to coach and develop high-performing finance teams.
• Experience presenting to Audit Committees, Board-level stakeholders, and external auditors.

Skills & Behaviours:

• Hands-on, operationally strong leader with a deep understanding of finance processes and reporting intricacies.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture while executing at a granular level.
• Resilient and tenacious, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively at all levels.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the highest standards of financial accuracy and governance.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, always looking for ways to improve efficiency and drive excellence.

Language skills:

• Fluent in English

Remuneration package and benefits:

• Private healthcare
• Pension contribution scheme
• Eye and dental care benefit
• Discretionary bonus
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual travel card loan
• Tech Scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Workplace extras – Byond card and Extras discount

In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.Additional InformationVIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.Search Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyVIRTUS Data Centres does not accept unsolicited support from search firms for employment openings. CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any VIRTUS employee without an active, written search agreement for a specified role will become the property of VIRTUS. No fees will be paid for candidates hired from agency submissions made without such an agreement. Existing agency partnerships must adhere to position-specific terms outlined in their agreements. Please refrain from calling or emailing regarding this matter.Our talented teams design, build and operate of the world’s best Data Centres.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:31:20 GMT

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