Financial Controller

Get Recruited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Get Recruited is partnering with a fast-growing business in the social commerce and ecommerce sector. The company is looking to appoint its first Financial Controller to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and provide the commercial insight needed to support the next stage of growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and wants to build a finance function that is theirs to lead.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification required.
• Experience as Financial Controller/Finance Manager in a fast-growing SME.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly management accounts and ensure timely reporting.
• Lead budgeting process and maintain rolling forecasts.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and short-term funding needs.
• Develop reporting across revenue, profitability and costs.
• Oversee VAT, statutory accounts, corporation tax and audit.
• Provide commercial insight to founders and senior leadership.
• Improve finance systems and reporting processes as the business grows.

Job description

Get Recruited is partnering with a fast-growing business operating within the social commerce and ecommerce sector. The business works with established consumer brands, providing marketing, content, advertising and operational support across major online marketplaces.

Following a period of significant growth, the company is looking to appoint its first Financial Controller to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function. Reporting directly to the founders, you will strengthen financial controls, improve reporting and provide the commercial insight needed to support the next stage of growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial business and wants to take control of and build a finance function that's all their own.

THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE

• Taking ownership of the monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Producing clear financial analysis, commentary and performance reporting for the founders and senior leadership team
• Leading the annual budgeting process and maintaining accurate rolling forecasts
• Managing cash flow forecasting, working capital and short-term funding requirements
• Developing reporting across revenue, client profitability, marketing expenditure and operating costs
• Reviewing commercial agreements and ensuring revenue, commission and performance-related income are recognised correctly
• Providing financial support and challenge when assessing new clients, campaigns and investment decisions
• Establishing appropriate controls around client expenditure, supplier payments and approval processes
• Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, banking and payroll
• Managing VAT returns, statutory accounts, corporation tax requirements and the annual audit
• Working with external accountants, auditors, tax advisers and other professional partners
• Improving finance systems, management information and reporting processes as the business grows
• Recruiting, managing and developing additional finance team members when required
• Supporting the founders with commercial modelling, strategic planning and ad hoc projects

THE PERSON

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior accountant within a fast-growing SME environment
• Experience within a marketing agency, ecommerce, technology, media or other fast-paced service-led business would be advantageous
• Strong management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow experience
• Commercially minded, with the ability to understand client and campaign profitability
• Comfortable working directly with founders and senior stakeholders
• Able to introduce appropriate controls without creating unnecessary complexity
• Confident improving systems and processes within an evolving business
• Hands-on and willing to manage both senior-level reporting and day-to-day financial matters
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills