Finance Manager – EU Markets

About the role

We are seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial governance for our EU markets. Based in Malta, you will support a multi‑entity education organisation, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance across European jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end monthly close activities, guaranteeing financial accuracy, robust controls and compliance for multiple legal entities.
• Manage statutory accounts, regulatory submissions and both internal and external audits, acting as the main contact for auditors and regulators.
• Oversee legal‑entity compliance, including dividend assessments, equity and liquidity adequacy, approval frameworks, powers of attorney and shareholder‑agreement adherence.
• Partner with FP&A, HR, Payroll and operational teams to support budgeting, forecasting, procurement workflows and employment‑related financial matters.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative developments, support transformation initiatives and leverage finance systems to improve efficiency and controls.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum six years post‑qualification experience, preferably in a Big 4 audit, assurance or advisory environment with multinational exposure.
• Hands‑on experience in VAT, tax and compliance across several European jurisdictions.
• Valid EU work permit at the time of application.
• Full professional fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Required skills

• VAT
• Tax compliance
• Statutory reporting
• Audit management

What we offer

• Competitive salary €55,000‑€65,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work in a structured, international education environment.
• Professional development within a multi‑entity setting.