We are a fast-growing US-based technology company expanding our footprint in the UK and broader EMEA region. With an established financial infrastructure and systems built by our US accounting team, we are now seeking a hands-on UK Financial Controller to lead and build the finance function in the UK and EMEA region. This is a strategic, hands-on role that offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial and operational foundation of our EMEA business.
About the Role
As the first accounting hire in the UK, you will play a key role in managing the financial operations of the UK subsidiary and supporting broader EMEA activities. You’ll work closely with the US-based VP Corporate Controller and collaborate with teams across finance, legal, HR, and operations to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness throughout the region.This is a highly visible role, with the opportunity to build and lead a local finance team as the company scales across EMEA.
Key Responsibilities
- Full Ownership of UK & EMEA Accounting Operations: Lead the day-to-day accounting and financial operations for the UK and other EMEA entities, including GL management, month-end close, and intercompany transactions.
- Statutory Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with UK and EMEA statutory requirements (e.g. VAT, payroll taxes, local filings). Manage annual audits and liaise with external advisors and auditors across multiple jurisdictions.
- Team Building: Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing UK/EMEA finance team in line with the company’s growth plans.
- Reporting & Consolidation: Produce timely, accurate financial reporting and provide input into group consolidations under US GAAP, UK GAAP, and IFRS.
- System & Process Development: Implement and refine scalable processes, systems, and controls across the region that align with global finance operations.
- Cross-Border Collaboration: Work closely with the US finance team to align policies, ensure data accuracy, and support group-wide financial goals and audits.
About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience
- Progressive accounting experience, including managing finance operations across the UK and EMEA
- Strong understanding of UK GAAP, IFRS, and familiarity with US GAAP
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-country compliance, tax, and reporting requirements within the EMEA region
- Experience working in a global finance organization or within a US-headquartered company
- Hands-on, adaptable, and experienced in building finance functions in high-growth or scale-up environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across functions and geographies
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Chance to build and lead a regional finance function
- Collaborative, international team culture
About us:
Sigma is the only cloud analytics and business intelligence tool empowering business teams to break free from the confines of the dashboard, explore data for themselves, and make better, faster decisions. The award-winning software was built to capitalize on the performance power of cloud data warehouses to combine data sources and analyze billions of rows of data instantly via an intuitive, spreadsheet-like interface – no coding required.
Since launching with its unique interface, Sigma Computing has added features such as collaboration tools and embedded analytics capabilities. The most recent product launch included a set of AI tools such as forecasting capabilities, an AI copilot and a notebook interface for users who prefer a code-first environment.
Sigma announced its $200M in Series D financing in May 2024, to continue transforming BI through its innovations in AI infrastructure, data application development, enterprise-wide collaboration, and business user adoption. Spark Capital and Avenir Growth Capital co-led the Series D funding round, with additional participation from a group of past investors including Snowflake Ventures and Sutter Hill Ventures.The Series D funding, raised at a valuation 60% higher than the company’s Series C round three years ago, promises to further accelerate Sigma’s growth.
Come join us!
Benefits For Our Full-Time Employees:
- Equity
- Generous health benefits
- Flexible time off policy. Take the time off you need!
- Paid bonding time for all new parents
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- Commuter and FSA benefits
- Lunch Program
- Dog friendly office
Sigma Computing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a smart and strong team regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We look forward to learning how your experience can enable all of us to grow.
Note: We have an in-office work environment in all our offices in SF, NYC, and London.
