Director, Global Revenue Controller

Manchester | Hybrid Working | Salary up to £110,000 + Benefits

A leading global pharma/life sciences organisation is seeking an experienced Director, Global Revenue Controller to lead and develop its established centralised Revenue team within Global Finance Services (GFS).

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a technically strong revenue recognition professional who can combine deep accounting expertise with team leadership, transformation and process improvement. You will take global responsibility for revenue recognition across multiple entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust controls and the consistent application of accounting standards.

Beyond day-to-day delivery, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the Revenue function, driving process standardisation, supporting evolving commercial and pricing models, and leading the transition of finance activities into a Global Finance Services (GFS) environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own global revenue recognition, ensuring accurate financial close, reporting and compliance with IFRS 15 and/or ASC 606.
• Lead, develop and motivate the Revenue team, balancing operational delivery with strategic improvement.
• Oversee complex revenue recognition judgements, policies and controls across multiple entities and regions.
• Drive finance transformation, process standardisation, automation and continuous improvement.
• Lead revenue accounting transitions into Shared Services and support the development of an efficient global operating model.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, FP&A, Operations, Legal, IT and divisional teams to influence decisions and resolve complex accounting matters.
• Support new commercial propositions, pricing models and changing service offerings.
• Strengthen governance, internal controls and SOX compliance, while supporting acquisition integration where required.

About You

• Significant accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for revenue recognition and proven leadership of finance or accounting teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS 15 and/or ASC 606, with experience handling complex or judgemental revenue arrangements.
• Experience operating across multiple legal entities, countries or business divisions.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams while remaining close to technical accounting matters.
• Experience delivering finance transformation, process improvement or transitions into Shared Services / Global Business Services (GBS).
• Strong understanding of financial close, reporting, internal controls and governance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and explain complex accounting issues clearly.
• Experience with major finance and ERP systems; Oracle PPM, FinancialForce/Certinia or Maconomy would be advantageous.

Candidates from broader controllership, Record to Report or technical accounting backgrounds will also be considered where they can demonstrate significant ownership of revenue recognition.

Location & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £110,000 plus benefits
• Location: Manchester, UK
• Working pattern: Hybrid, approximately two days per week in the Manchester office
• Travel: Occasional international travel may be required

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical global finance function, influence senior stakeholders and deliver meaningful change within a complex, international pharma/life sciences environment.

If you are a commercially minded revenue recognition leader looking to combine technical expertise with strategic leadership and transformation, we would welcome your interest.