Financial Controller (Multi-Entity, Cross-Border) – Contract

About the role

We are a founder‑led medical device company operating internationally and need a contract/ fractional Financial Controller to own our finance and logistics functions. The role starts intensively to get the foundations right, then transitions to a lighter, ongoing engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Own the accounting books for multiple entities across different jurisdictions, including several EU VAT registrations.
• Maintain audit‑ready records, manage intercompany flows, and ensure correct transfer pricing.
• Support the creation of new entities as the business expands.
• Handle day‑to‑day logistics finance: book shipments, raise labels, manage customs and commercial‑invoice paperwork, and liaise with carriers and 3PLs.
• Design, document, and automate logistics processes, then build and lead a small team to run them.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant or controller with multi‑entity, multi‑currency experience.
• Strong understanding of transfer pricing and cross‑border VAT.
• Background in physical‑product or cross‑border e‑commerce businesses and familiarity with landed cost.
• Enjoys building and automating processes and is comfortable being hands‑on initially.
• Bonus: experience with direct shipping, freight, or 3PL management.

Required skills

• Multi‑entity accounting
• Multi‑currency accounting
• EU VAT compliance
• Transfer pricing
• Customs documentation
• Logistics coordination
• Process automation
• Team leadership

What we offer

• Flexible contract work with high impact
• Opportunity to own a domain end‑to‑end
• Potential to shape processes and lead a team