Group Financial Controller

ppArendt Medernach is the leading independent business law firm in Luxembourg with over 800 professionals. The firm’s international team of more than 450 legal experts represents Luxembourg and foreign clients in all areas of Luxembourg business law from its main office in Luxembourg and representative offices in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Paris. /p pOur service to clients is differentiated by the end-to-end specialist advice

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, covering all legal, regulatory, taxation, and advisory aspects of doing business in Luxembourg. /p pOur firm advises international and domestic clients in all areas of business law relevant to their business activities, ranging from fund formation, banking, insurance, private equity, and real estate to corporate and tax matters. /p pGiven the ongoing development of our firm, we are currently recruiting: /p h3Group Financial Controller /h3 pAs the Group continues to expand geographically, we are creating a new Group Financial Controller position to strengthen the Finance function and support the increasing complexity of an international law firm environment. Reporting directly to the CFO, the role will help build scalable financial governance, robust reporting, and efficient processes across the Group, with a particular focus on foreign offices. /p pThe successful candidate will play a central role in developing the financial infrastructure required to support the Group’s international growth, ensuring reliable financial information, strengthening compliance with laws and regulations, and establishing a consistent reporting and control framework. The role will also act as the single Finance point of contact for the partner responsible for the Group’s foreign offices. /p h3Your role: /h3 h3Treasury Management /h3 ul liLead and oversee treasury management activities, supported by one full-time team member, including cash flow monitoring, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and related controls. /li /ul h3Financial reporting consolidation /h3 ul liReview monthly accounting close activities and ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly management reporting across the Group, with a particular focus on foreign offices. /li liImplement the group financial consolidation process, including methodology, timetable, reporting framework, and quality controls. /li /ul h3Compliance /h3 ul liEnsure compliance with all applicable local laws and regulations, including accounting, statutory, and tax obligations. /li liReview and redesign the Group’s transfer pricing policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and evolving business operations. /li /ul h3Internal controls/process /h3 ul liOptimise finance and accounting processes across the Group, with a particular focus on foreign offices, to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability. /li liContribute to the development of internal controls, policies, and procedures to support a robust finance governance framework. /li /ul h3Stakeholder External Provider Management /h3 ul liManage relationships with external service providers, including accountants, tax advisers, auditors and other finance-related partners. /li liAct as the key Finance contact for the partner responsible for foreign offices, providing financial insight, coordination, and support on cross-border matters. /li liCollaborate with internal stakeholders across offices to ensure consistent financial processes, reporting standards, and information flows. /li /ul h3Your profile: /h3 ul liQualified finance professional, ideally with a degree in finance, accounting, audit, or a related discipline. /li liProven ability to supervise, guide, and develop at least one finance team member while remaining hands-on in day-to-day financial operations. /li liSignificant experience in financial control, audit or group reporting, preferably in a professional services, law firm, or multi-entity international environment. /li liExperience with treasury management, tax compliance, transfer pricing, and financial consolidation in a multi-GAAP environment. /li liStrong understanding of internal controls, process improvement, and finance governance frameworks. /li liHands-on, structured, and pragmatic mindset, with the ability to build processes in a newly created role. /li liExperience in cross-functional roles, with the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across offices and seniority levels. /li liExcellent communication skills in English; French would be an advantage. /li liHigh standards of integrity, discretion, and professionalism, consistent with a law firm environment. /li /ul pWithin Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focu