Group Financial Controller

About Us

1GLOBAL is a technology-driven global mobile communications provider, delivering global connectivity solutions to enterprises and consumers. Powered by a best-in-class telecom platform – including its own owned and operated global mobile core network, fully fledged in-house developed eSIM technology, and an extensive portfolio of telecom licenses – 1GLOBAL operates as a fully regulated telecommunications provider across 40 countries worldwide.

We serve many of the world’s leading banks, enterprises, and digital-first businesses, including neo-banks, global fast moving consumer goods companies, travel leaders, and payment service providers. Today, 1GLOBAL connects more than 70 million people and devices globally, enabling our customers to launch, scale, and innovate with confidence in the mobile ecosystem.

1GLOBAL is a profitable, fast-growing business. With full-year revenues in 2025 exceeding US$200 million and profits of over US$25 million, we generate strong cash flows to fund our growth allowing us to continuously invest in infrastructure, platform innovation, and global expansion. Recent years have marked a defining phase in our journey, with major enterprise and mass-consumer client wins accelerating our evolution into a global mobile connectivity powerhouse, purpose-built to enable consumer brands to enter and succeed with their own aspirations to offer telecommunications services to their clients.

Founded in 2022 by experienced technology entrepreneurs, Hakan Koç and Pyrros Koussios, 1GLOBAL has rapidly emerged as a European technology leader shaping the future of global telecommunications. We operate as a fully regulated Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in 12 countries and as a regulated telecom operator in an additional 28 markets. Headquartered in the Netherlands, with world-class R&D hubs in Lisbon, Berlin, and São Paulo, our team of close to 500 experts across 15 countries is united by a single ambition: to redefine global mobile connectivity through technology, scale, and execution excellence.

About the Team

As we scale the business, we are entering an exciting new chapter — strengthening governance, enhancing transparency, and building a world-class finance function that supports both operational excellence and public market readiness.

For that we are seeking to appoint a Group Financial Controller based in our headquarters in Amsterdam. As Group Financial Controller, you will play a central role in shaping and safeguarding the financial backbone of the company during a transformative phase. Reporting directly to the CFO and with regular exposure to the Audit Committee of the Board, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of financial governance across the Group.

You will lead a diverse and highly capable global finance team of 12 individuals consisting of controllers, group reporting specialists, internal control professionals, and tax experts. The team operates across multiple jurisdictions and time zones, working collaboratively with local management, external advisors, and our executive leadership.

About the Role

Your responsibilities include:

Financial Reporting

• Lead all group reporting activities under IFRS
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Oversee IPO readiness from a reporting perspective, including prospectus financial disclosures

Manage external reporting obligations

• Monitor all balance sheet items and oversee the necessary impairment work
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and systems

Internal Controls & Governance

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control framework
• Lead IPO-related internal control enhancements (including SOX-like structures if applicable)
• Strengthen financial policies and procedures across 20 jurisdictions
• Ensure compliance with Dutch and international regulatory requirements

Tax Oversight

• Oversee global tax strategy and risk management
• Manage day to day the in-house tax compliance team
• Coordinate with external tax advisors across jurisdictions
• Ensure appropriate transfer pricing governance and documentation

Audit & External Stakeholders

• Act as primary liaison for external auditors
• Coordinate group and local audits across all operating entities
• Prepare materials and present to the Audit Committee
• Support Board-level reporting and governance requirements

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing international finance team
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the Group control function at a defining moment in our company’s history. You will have a direct impact on our scaling-up journey and on how we operate in the future. You will work closely with senior leadership, influence Board-level governance, and shape the financial standards of a truly international organisation.

Requirements:
About You

You are a senior finance leader who combines technical excellence with calm authority and a collaborative leadership style.

Your Experience

• Extensive experience in group controlling within an international, multi-entity environment

• Strong IFRS expertise
• Proven track record in IPO preparation and/or public company reporting
• Experience engaging with Audit Committees and Boards
• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks
• Experience managing global tax matters in coordination with specialists
• Background in telecommunications, infrastructure, or a similarly regulated industry is a plus

Your Profile

• Professionally qualified (e.g., RA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) combined with an academic degree
• Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented
• High integrity and strong sense of accountability
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, cross-border environment
• Able to balance precision with pragmatism
• A confident communicator who can translate complexity into clarity
• A leader who develops people and builds trust across cultures

Your Mindset

• You thrive in environments where standards are rising and complexity is real.
• You see IPO readiness not as a compliance exercise, but as an opportunity to build a best-in-class finance function.
• You combine resilience with diplomacy and are comfortable challenging constructively when needed.
• You enjoy building structure — but never lose sight of the bigger strategic picture.

We value professionalism, ownership, curiosity, and integrity. Our culture is ambitious but pragmatic — we work hard, support each other, and take pride in building something sustainable and lasting. This is both a strategic and hands-on role. You will be deeply involved in detail when needed, while also operating confidently at Board level.

If you are looking for a role that combines technical depth, international exposure, leadership responsibility, and strategic visibility — we would be delighted to meet you.

Benefits:
Why 1GLOBAL?

• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career in one of the fastest growing telecommunications companies, expanding over 100% year-on-year under the leadership of successful tech entrepreneurs.
• Major Transaction Exposure: Be in the driver’s seat for transactions that will have an impact on the future telco industry.
• Work with a Talented Team: From the Board and the Founders to the Senior Management Team, you will collaborate daily with the most capable and renowned external advisors, and constantly being exposed to talented and driven individuals.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced workplace where innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts.
• Professional Development: Work alongside industry experts to enhance your skills and knowledge in a cutting-edge field.
• International Experience: Gain opportunities to work in different 1GLOBAL offices around the world as you grow within the company.
• Open Communication Culture: Join a team where your ideas are heard, and open dialogue is encouraged, fostering a supportive and transparent work environment.
• Get Things Done Attitude: Be part of a results-driven team that values efficiency, creativity, and the drive to make a tangible impact in the industry.

1GLOBAL is an equal opportunity employer, we value your character as much as your talent. Diversity drives our innovation, and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. We are excited for you to join our mission to revolutionise connectivity globally.