Financial Controller

Career Moves Group I B Corp™

England

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Equity options

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller to drive financial management and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will oversee financial reporting, manage cash flow, and implement robust finance processes. This full-time role requires a qualified accountant with substantial experience in a high-growth environment, expertise with IFRS/UK GAAP, and the ability to communicate complex concepts. Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Financial Controller in a scaling environment.
Strong technical expertise in accounting and financial reporting.
Hands-on experience with finance automation tools.

Responsibilities

Ensure accuracy of financial reporting and statutory accounts.
Oversee cash flow management and working capital optimization.
Develop and maintain robust internal controls for compliance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Analytical skills

Team management

Education

Fully qualified audit trained accountant

Tools

Workday

ERP systems

Job description

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Finance | Accountancy | Search | Talent | Recruitment

Career Moves are partnering exclusively with an exciting SaaS start up who are disrupting the market with innovation and AI technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a scaling business who are most definitely one to watch!

Role Overview

The Financial Controller will drive the financial management and operational excellence across the business, ensuring accurate reporting, robust controls, and insightful financial analysis to inform decision making. This role requires a holistic leader who combines technical finance expertise with a deep understanding of high growth, tech enabled businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, consolidations, and statutory accounts in compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS.
Oversee cash flow management, treasury operations, and working capital optimization to support business growth and scalability.
Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and finance processes to meet audit and compliance requirements.
Partner with operational teams to translate financial data into strategic insights, including margin analysis, pricing optimization, and performance KPIs.
Supervise and mentor a growing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Support M&A activity, investor reporting, and fundraising initiatives as required.
Identify and implement finance system improvements and automation, leveraging technology to drive efficiency and scalability.
Work closely with the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and global teams, producing timely forecast and budgeting cycles aligned with business strategy.

Must Have Qualifications & Experience

Fully qualified audit trained accountant with substantial post qualification experience.
Proven experience as a Financial Controller or equivalent in a high growth or scaling environment
Strong technical expertise in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Experience with IFRS/UK GAAP and regulatory compliance standards.
Hands on experience with Workday or similar ERP systems and finance automation tools
Demonstrable ability to manage cash flow and optimize working capital in a rapidly scaling business.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
Track record of building and mentoring high-performing finance teams globally.

Desired Attributes

Strategic thinker who can balance operational execution with long term financial planning.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong integrity and ethical standards.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building relationships across functional teams.
Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive, and results driven.
Nasdaq or listed business exposure
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Equity options to participate in company growth.
Professional development and learning opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office setup.
Dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.