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Financial Controller
£80,000 – £85,000 + benefits
Central London | Hybrid
I'm working with a VC-backed technology business that is entering an exciting stage of growth and is looking to hire a Financial Controller into its finance team.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers, but also wants to have a genuine influence on how a growing business operates.
You'll take ownership of the core financial control environment while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to improve reporting, processes and decision-making.
The Role
- Own the month-end and year-end close process
- Take responsibility for the integrity of the balance sheet and financial reporting
- Oversee management accounts and provide clear commentary on performance
- Manage cash flow, working capital and key financial controls
- Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and support the audit process
- Own VAT, corporation tax and other financial compliance requirements
- Improve and automate existing finance processes and controls
- Work closely with the wider finance team to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Partner with senior stakeholders across the business, providing financial insight and challenge
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
- Assist with investor reporting and ad hoc analysis as the business continues to scale
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What we're looking for
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
- Strong technical accounting and financial control experience
- Experience within a technology, SaaS, marketplace or high-growth environment
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, VC-backed or PE-backed business
- Strong understanding of month-end, management accounts, balance sheets and cash flow
- Commercially minded with the confidence to partner with non-finance stakeholders
- Someone who enjoys improving processes rather than simply maintaining them
- Strong Excel / financial modelling skills
- A hands-on approach and willingness to get into the detail when required


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Why join?
You'll be joining a well-funded technology business at a genuinely interesting point in its growth.
The role offers the opportunity to have real ownership of the financial control function, work closely with senior leadership and help shape the finance infrastructure as the company scales.
£80,000 – £85,000 + benefits
Central London
Hybrid working
If you're a qualified accountant looking for a Financial Controller role where you can combine technical accounting, commercial partnering and process improvement, I'd be keen to hear from you.
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