Financial Controller

Air Apps; City Of London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple hardware ecosystem for work

Annual Bonus

Health and Life Insurance

Transportation Budget

Coverflex benefits package

Air Conference

Pension Fund

Urban Sports Club

Meals 100% free at the hub

Job summary

Air Apps is seeking a Financial Controller to own financial reporting and internal controls while managing accounting operations. This on-site role in Lisbon involves budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a fast-growing tech environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and provide strategic financial insights, with relocation support offered where needed. English proficiency is essential for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Around 5+ years of experience in accounting, controlling, or financial management.
• Big 4 experience or Start-up/Scale-up exposure is highly valued.
• Degree in Accounting, Management, Finance, or related field (bachelor's or master's).
• Chartered Accountant qualification is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards, financial statements, and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, control and report financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across departments and product lines.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reporting.
• Oversee internal control systems and ensure regulatory and tax compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial reporting with business goals.
• Manage cash flow, cost control, and ad-hoc financial risk assessments.
• Support automation of ERP and accounting tools to improve efficiency.
• Analyze variances and provide insights into financial performance metrics.
• Contribute to business planning and strategic initiatives with financial insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Financial communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance/Management

Chartered Accountant qualification (plus)

Tools

Excel

Netsuite

Payhawk

Ramp

Oracle

SAGE

Job description

About Air Apps

At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger and moving faster. We're a family-founded company on a mission to create the world's first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal in 2017 and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco, we've remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.

Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you'll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.

Join us on this journey to redefine resource management and change lives along the way.

The Role

As a Financial Controller, you will be a key member of our finance team, taking ownership of financial reporting, internal controls and overall accounting operations. This role is essential for delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information that supports strategic decision-making. You will review financial operations, participate in budgeting and forecasting activities, and compliance processes to ensure our continued growth, finance control and operational efficiency. This role blends strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, accountability and will play a crucial part in our decision‑making processes.

• This is a fully onsite position, based at our office in Lisbon, where you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams in person and contribute to a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. We are open to support with relocation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, control and report financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across departments and product lines.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reporting.
• Oversee internal control systems and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and tax obligations.
• Collaborate in a fast‑moving environment, cross‑functionally to align financial reporting and business goals.
• Manage cash flow, cost control, and ad‑hoc financial risk assessments.
• Optimize automation of ERP and accounting tools such as Netsuite, Payhawk, Ramp.
• Analyze and report variances, provide insights into financial performance metrics.
• Contribute to business planning and strategic initiatives with financial insights.
• Continuously improve financial processes, systems, and controls for scalability and efficiency.

Requirements

• Around 5+ years of experience in accounting, controlling, or financial management.
• Prior experience in a senior audit position or Big 4 firm is highly valued and/or Start‑up/Scale‑up experience.
• Degree in Accounting, Management, Finance, or a related field (bachelor's or master's).
• Chartered Accountant qualification is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards, financial statements, and tax regulations.
• Experience with tools such as Excel, Netsuite, Payhawk, Ramp, Oracle, or SAGE.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a solution‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Why Join Air Apps? (Portugal Benefits)

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
• Annual Bonus
• Top‑tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind.
• Transportation Budget to support your commute needs.
• Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well‑being, and more.
• Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
• Pension Fund to support your long‑term financial planning.
• Urban Sports Club membership to keep you active.
• Meals 100% free at the hub.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.

Application Disclaimer

At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI‑generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.