Revenue controller

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title: Revenue Controller

Location: Cambridge / London

Employment Type: Full time, permanent

The job

The Revenue Controller has responsibility for the financial control of revenue contracts for all UK and Netherlands entities within AVEVA.  

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Revenue Controller is part of a small in-house Financial Control team which is support by a shared service centre. At AVEVA, the Financial Control function has full ownership for the entity ledgers, accounting, tax, compliance, treasury and reporting. 

Key responsibilities

• Being responsible for ensuring that all Revenue month end tasks for UK and Netherlands entities are completed according to the month end schedule 
• Ensure all software contracts for all trading entities are accounted for in accordance with IFRS15 in a timely manner 
• Collaborate and communicate the shared service centre and Order Entry function, taking full responsibility for the deliverables of revenue related matters 
• Review of revenue in accordance with the master chart of accounts and dimensional structure of the enlarged Group 
• Review of contract balances (contract assets, liabilities and debtors), ensuring that balances unwind in accordance with forecast.  
• Provide ad hoc analysis as required by the Group 
• Review and analysis of revenue related Balance Sheet accounts 
• Review of large and complex contracts in accordance with IFRS15, and working with the Group Revenue Team on areas of accounting complexity 
• Work closely with the Region Head of Finance, Finance Business Partner for Sales and other stakeholders to help them understand revenues booked in the local ledger and resolve any queries that might arise 
• Ensure all contracts are recorded correctly for ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) reporting
• Full control of Royalty calculations for UK IP product including accruals and third-party provider reports 
• Ensure compliance with the Group’s internal control framework, and full responsibility for Internal Control self-assessment of all Revenue controls for all UK entities in scope 
• Support external and internal audit processes as and when needed 
• Being responsible for applying relevant Standard Operation Policies (SOP) as set out by Global Process Owner (GPO) and providing operational feedback where applicable 
• Keeping up to date with Group IFRS 15 guidance and instructions.
• Revenue knowledge sharing with the wider UK and Netherlands finance team.
• Supporting the Controller with ad hoc projects
• Supporting commercial teams in relation to revenue and contract questions as needed 

Essential requirements

• Strong hands-on GL experience
• Experience in Revenue accounting
• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Must possess excellent team working skills with various departments. 
• Proactive mindset with the ability to manage own workload

Desired skills

• Accounting qualification
• Audit experience
• Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion

Finance at AVEVA

Our team of almost 500 Finance professionals are central to AVEVA’s £1bn+ business. We cover everything from procurement and FP&A to sales forecasting and internal risk management, and we’re playing a leading role in our company’s transition to a subscription-based business model.

AVEVA is laying the groundwork for serious, sustainable growth, meaning there’s a lot for the team to do – and a lot of interesting opportunities. We’ve got a skilled and well-staffed team, strong leadership with a clear vision, and a big role to play in the business’s transformation: it’s a great time to be joining us!

Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

UK Benefits include:  

Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

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AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.  AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.