Financial Controller

Beam Up Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology-driven company in London is seeking a Financial Controller to manage finance operations as they expand globally. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, managing audits, and improving finance processes. Ideal candidates will hold an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and have experience in a startup environment. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Generous EMI-qualifying share options

1:1 workplace coaching

Generous holiday allowance

Work remotely up to 6 weeks a year

Healthcare cover

Enhanced parental leave

Pension scheme

WellBeam budget for activities

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment.
• Ability to manage finance across multiple territories.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations including month-end and year-end processes.
• Ensure financial compliance across multiple territories.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in finance operations.

Skills

Financial management

Compliance knowledge

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

At Beam, you get to do work that matters for the world. We're solving the world's toughest social problems with an incredible team, tech and AI. And we're growing fast. It's not easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. Join a company at the forefront of social impact, driving first-of-its-kind positive change. You'll be part of a high-performance culture where you'll make a huge impact, rapidly progress your career, and truly enjoy your work. From top-tier coaching and personal development budgets to competitive salaries, we take care of everyone who works at Beam. We've already seen incredible growth from our Magic Notes product, helping case workers save over 8 hours of admin per week. From social workers and NHS clinicians to mental health practitioners and safeguarding specialists, over 20,000 frontline workers across the UK are now using Magic Notes regularly to deliver faster, more human-centred support.

About the role

Are you a qualified accountant ready to step up and take ownership of a growing, global finance function? As a rapidly scaling Series A startup, Beam is looking for a Financial Controller to be the backbone of our finance operations and a key partner in our next phase of growth as we expand worldwide with our flagship AI product, Magic Notes.

Reporting into the Finance Director, this is a career-defining opportunity for someone looking to move from a Finance Manager role, Management Accountant or a Controller position in a smaller company. You won't just be managing the numbers; you'll be building the engine for the finance rocketship at Beam. You will had the autonomy to manage the day-to-day finance operations, working closely with the in-house team to scale our processes, implement new systems, and level up how we operate.

Our finance team is run in-house, meaning you'll get hands-on exposure to every part of the business, from producing management accounts to business partnering to international compliance. This role is perfect for a self-starter who is excited by the prospect of tackling global finance challenges and growing into a future finance leader.

You'll be

• Managing the financial engine: Taking full responsibility for the day-to-day finance operations, including month-end and year-end close processes, producing management accounts, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data.
• Driving global financial compliance: Managing our financial operations across multiple territories. You'll work closely with our global teams to navigate international compliance, tax, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Levelling up our finance stack: Proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement, from implementing new software to automating workflows, making the entire function more efficient and scalable.
• Leading our annual audit process: Taking the lead on managing the audit from start to finish, acting as the primary point of contact for our external auditors.
• Overseeing tax operations: Getting hands-on with various tax matters, including VAT, R&D tax credit claims, corporate tax and PAYE taxes.
• Acting as a key financial partner: Collaborating across the business, including with our IT and operations teams, to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Supporting AP, AR and payroll: Working closely with the in-house team to help ensure these functions remain efficient and fit-for-purpose as Beam scales.

You are

• A Qualified Accountant: You hold an ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification. Candidates who are ACA-qualified and have trained in practice are highly encouraged to apply.
• A Startup Operator at Heart: You have an understanding of working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, ideally experience within a startup or scale-up. You thrive on ambiguity and love to build.
• Globally Curious: You are genuinely excited by the challenge of managing finance across multiple territories and are eager to learn and grow your international expertise, even if it's your first time doing so.
• A Process Improver: You don't just follow the playbook; you look for ways to rewrite it for the better. You have a natural instinct for making things more efficient and scalable.
• An Autonomous Owner: You are a proactive self-starter who thrives on responsibility and can be trusted to run with projects independently, keeping stakeholders informed along the way.

Bonus points for

• Experience with R&D tax credit claims and a general understanding of corporate tax.
• Previous experience running or overseeing payroll.
• Experience managing an audit from within a company.
• Experience in people management or mentorship.
• An understanding of the public sector procurement landscape.

Application process

We run a structured and efficient process to give us both a great opportunity to get to know each other.

• Talent Screen: An initial chat with our talent team to discuss your background and the role.
• Take-home Task: A practical task designed to give you a feel for the work you'd be doing.
• Meet the Finance Director: A deeper dive into your experience and our finance function alongside a task debrief
• Final Stage: Meet with our COO and other members of the team in separate calls to discuss culture and values.

About Beam

Our team of 200+ embraces a hybrid working approach, enjoying 2-3 days of vibrant collaboration in our beautiful Shoreditch co-working space, fully equipped with rooftop views, an onsite barista and kitted out gym.

We've picked up an armful of awards for our work, including one from our former Queen. We've also been named by WIRED as one of London's 10 hottest startups and by LinkedIn as a Top 15 UK Startup. Meanwhile, we've been covered in the media literally thousands of times, including the likes of The FT, BBC, TechCrunch, Forbes and The Guardian.

We're also proud to be backed by some of the world's leading tech investors and entrepreneurs, including the founders of Booking.com, Calm, Shazam and Dropbox.

Perks

• Generous EMI-qualifying share options
• Access to therapy, coaching, classes & content - powered by Oliva
• 1:1 workplace coaching with More Happi
• Your own financial well-being coach, through Bippit
• Generous Holiday - 25 days with 3 additional days over the Christmas period + bank holidays
• Work remotely up to 6 weeks a year
• Eligible for a 6-week sabbatical after 3 years in service
• Nursery scheme through Gogeta
• Healthcare cover through Benenden Health
• Enhanced parental leave: Primary Caregiver leave 18 weeks and Secondary Caregiver leave 4 weeks
• £200 WellBeam budget for activities enhancing wellbeing and professional development
• Annual membership to Shoreditch Exchange gym (London office only)
• Pension scheme where we contribute 3% of your salary and you contribute 5%.
• Free subscription to the Calm meditation app
• Discounted bike and accessories with Cyclescheme, and tech products with Techscheme

Start your journey to a more impactful career today. We're excited to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments:

Beam is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment for all employees. This policy extends to our hiring practices.

We recognise that some candidates may need additional support during their hiring process to give them the best chance of being a success. To ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity during their process, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments where required.

If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made during your process, please let your Talent Partner know. We encourage you to share this information, but there is no obligation to do so.

Please be reassured that any reasonable adjustment requests will not be taken into account when making a decision about your candidacy.