Financial Controller

Jiminny; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic startup is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee operational finance, reporting, and team management in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will have a qualified accounting background, strong operational focus, and at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include managing payroll, leading audits, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role supports flexibility and offers growth opportunities within an innovative team culture, along with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Flexible working options

Birthday day off

Summer Fridays

Extra PTO days

CycleToWork scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in both practice and industry.
• Ability to build relationships across the business.
• Strong operational focus and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage group consolidation, ensuring data accuracy.
• Lead audit and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Manage UK payroll and banking relationships.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ideally ACA/CA)

5+ years PQE

Responsive, self-motivated, organised

Hands-on approach

Strong communicator

Strong with Excel and/or Google Sheets

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Xero

Maxio

Job description

Role: Financial Controller

Location: Remote

Working days: Part time 0.8FTE 32 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Founded in 2016, Jiminny is a dynamic, fast‑growing startup revolutionising the way sales teams operate. We offer an all‑in‑one platform designed to empower sales teams through actionable insights, coaching, and performance tracking. As we continue to scale we are looking for a Financial Controller to join our team and lead operational finance.

At Jiminny, we’re doers - it’s why our values all start with be. We work hard with a lot of fun being had along the way, and embrace a modern business culture that prioritises our team’s wellbeing, happiness and personal development. Read more about us here.

Position Overview

As our Financial Controller you will be responsible for operational finance & reporting at Jiminny. You will need to be a hands‑on manager, ready to roll up your sleeves and get involved in all day‑to‑day activities, whilst also being able to ensure quality of output, lead a small team and manage competing deadlines.

Why Join Jiminny

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a cutting‑edge company transforming the sales industry.
• Growth Opportunities: Play a key role in shaping the future of Jiminny and advancing your career.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a passionate and supportive team dedicated to excellence.
• Flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of a remote and flexible work environment.

Your focus in the role

You will be responsible for all of our finance systems, processes and controls, including month, quarter and year ends, ensuring data is accurate and the quality of work across the board is high. You will need to be determined and focused, able to keep in mind the big picture whilst being deep in the weeds of the day‑to‑dayp>

As the Financial Controller you will report directly to the Finance Director and work alongside our Finance Manager and Finance Assistant.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Own and manage the group consolidation process, monthly, quarterly and year‑end management reporting processes, ensuring data is accurate and deadlines are met. This will involve a substantial amount of doing plus some reviewing.
• Lead the audit, statutory accounts preparation and UK CT return work (in conjunction with external advisors) and ensure this is completed in a timely manner post year‑end.
• Assist the Finance Director with the R&D tax credit and US tax return work, with the aim of taking ownership of this over time.
• Manage our Bulgarian accountants including setting deadlines and ensuring the subsidiary is adequately funded.
• Own UK payroll.
• Partner with other departments where needed for day to day operations.
• Manage all banking relationships and requirements.
• Oversight of cashflow management.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ideally ACA/CA) ideally 5+ years PQE. The amount of PQE is less important than the ability to build relationships across the business as a trusted partner, lead the more junior team members with integrity and empathy, and adapt and flex to competing and changing priorities.
• Experience of working in both practice (as client‑facing - ideally in a large accounting firm) and industry. Industry experience should include the areas listed in the responsibilities section above.
• Responsive, self‑motivated, organised and efficient. We need someone who will push ahead to get things done and who genuinely cares about doing a good job and supporting their team‑mates and the company.
• Hands‑on approach with a strong operational focus and attention to detail.
• Strong communicator – Finance is a remote team, so you will need to be able to leverage your communication skills to build relationships, ensure efficiency and work cohesively across the business.
• Strong with Excel and/or Google Sheets.

Other Requirements

These aren’t a deal‑breaker but would make you stand out from the crowd:

• Experience using both Xero and Maxio
• SaaS experience
• Financial modelling expertise
• Systems transformation experience
• Experience either as an auditor, or as the lead in the company being audited

What You’ll Get From Us

• Competitive base salary.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Birthday day off.
• Summer Fridays (work 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July–September).
• Extra PTO days for service milestones.
• CycleToWork scheme.
• A fantastic culture you can help shape and develop.
• Private medical insurance.

Application Process

If you think you might be a good fit we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and how you meet the requirements for the Financial Controller role at Jiminny.