EMEA Regional Accounting Controller

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client‑centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.

Here, you’re not just improving clients’ risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters;

think of Gallagher.

Join our team as the EMEA Regional Accounting Controller, key role within our Global Accounting Centre. In this role you will oversee accounting processes and controls across the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and regulatory standards. Leading local EMEA Accounting teams, you will drive standardisation, centralisation, and operational improvements while collaborating with key stakeholders across finance, audit, tax, treasury, and IT.

This role involves regular travel across Europe to engage with regional teams and stakeholders.

• Supervise EMEA Accounting teams in the financial close process
• Ensure adherence to US GAAP and Corporate close timelines and policies, while also meeting local regulatory requirements
• Liaise with Global Accounting and Audit teams to ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements
• Oversight of compliance with local regulatory environment, including monitoring submission of regulatory returns and Client Money activities
• Assistance in preparation of Finance materials for local country board meetings
• Co‑ordinate Treasury Accounting activities with the local finance teams, including dividend approvals and cashflow forecasting
• Work with Global SOX and local finance teams to ensure compliance
• Actively participate in the ongoing implementation of corporate financial systems in the region (JD Edwards GL / Circulus AP / Concur T&E / Kyriba Treasury)
• Lead, develop and recruit, where necessary, accounting professionals to support the regional and global accounting teams
• Drive cross‑functional initiatives and serve as a liaison between corporate and regional teams
• Deliver evaluations and projects on time, within agreed budget

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAS, CIMA, CA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar role with a strong track record of success.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a large, complex corporate environment.
• Extensive management experience, including leading and motivating remote teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional interpersonal and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and resolve challenges effectively.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel across Europe, approximately 20% of the time.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top‑up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted…