Financial Controller

Hypervolt; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleantech company in the UK is looking for a Finance Manager with over 10 years of experience in high-growth environments. The successful candidate will deliver accurate management accounts, manage working capital, and lead a junior finance team. They will also oversee ERP migrations and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities for rapid career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Hybrid working

Opportunities for rapid career progression

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in finance roles within high-growth, fast-paced environments.
• Previous role as Financial Controller or senior finance manager.
• Experience leading ERP/finance system implementations and audits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheet.
• Own working capital management including inventory and receivables.
• Lead the migration from Xero to a scalable ERP system.
• Design and implement scalable finance processes suitable for a high-growth company.
• Manage and develop a junior finance team.

Skills

Technical accounting capability

Advanced Excel skills

Financial reporting software capabilities

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification

Tools

Xero

Scalable ERP systems

Job description

About Hypervolt Limited

Hypervolt is at the forefront of the electric vehicle charging revolution, dedicated to providing innovative and reliable EV charging solutions. We launched in 2021 with the bold ambition to transform the EV charging space through a relentless focus on the customer experience, great software, and beautifully designed British hardware.

In a short timeframe, we became Trustpilot's highest rated EV charging manufacturer in the industry. We are proud to have been named the third fastest growing company in the UK, as part of the Deloitte Fast 50, and 6th fastest growing company in EMEA, as part of the Deloitte Fast 500.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts & Financial Control

• Own and deliver accurate, timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash movements, and supporting schedules
• Improve the quality, structure, and reliability of all elements of the management accounts in line with Hypervolt's financial KPIs
• Establish strong P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow controls, reconciliations, and month-end close discipline in line with audit standards
• Own revenue and cost recognition, including deferred revenue, staged billing or delivery, and unit economics where applicable
• Ensure accurate inventory accounting across manufacturing, logistics, and fulfilment
• Maintain appropriate accounting treatment in line with contractual terms and applicable standards
• Ensure appropriate capitalisation policies and depreciation treatment

Working Capital & Near-Term Cash Management

• Own working capital management, with a particular focus on inventory, receivables, and payables
• Partner with Strategic Finance by providing high-quality AR/AP visibility to support short-term cash forecasting
• Actively manage near-term cash execution, including collections, supplier payments, and inventory timing
• Support assessment of trade finance, inventory financing, and FX exposure, as required
• Control and monitor CapEx related to R&D and international expansion

Systems Change & Data Integrity

• Lead the migration from Xero to a scalable ERP
• Own system selection, implementation, data migration, controls design, and user adoption
• Improve data integrity across accounting, inventory, and operational systems
• Implement reporting and insights tooling to support financial and operational KPIs

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Lead preparation for year-end audit and act as the primary point of contact for auditors
• Manage relationships with tax advisors and ensure compliance with UK tax obligations
• Ensure reporting aligns with UK GAAP / IFRS, with awareness of future international requirements
• Experience with international accounting standards (e.g., US & Asia) and Group reporting is advantageous

Process Improvement & Operational Finance

• Design and implement accurate and scalable finance processes suitable for a lean, high-growth company
• Improve automation and controls across invoicing, AP, AR, inventory, payroll, and month-end close

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Manage and develop a junior finance team, setting clear standards and accountability
• Be prepared to work hands-on prioritizing improvement in execution quality

Collaboration with Strategic Finance

• Work closely with the Strategic Finance / FP&A team, providing clean, reliable reporting and operational insight

Experience & Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years' experience in finance roles within high-growth, fast paced, and hands-on environments
• Prior Financial Controller or senior finance manager experience
• Strong exposure to hardware and software business models
• Proven experience leading ERP / finance system implementations and audit

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification

Technical Skills

• Strong technical accounting capability
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong financial reporting software capabilities

Personal Attributes

• Highly hands-on and execution-oriented
• Comfortable operating in fast moving and demanding environments
• Strong ownership and self-review mindset
• Able to work constructively with non-finance stakeholders

Why Join Hypervolt?

• Join one of the UK's most exciting and fastest-growing cleantech companies.
• Make an impact in a mission-driven organisation transforming how people charge and power their homes.
• Work with a talented, ambitious, and supportive team focused on innovation and customer excellence.
• Hybrid working, competitive compensation, and opportunities for rapid career progression.