Financial Controller

Cyclehoop Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible approach to office/home working

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Discretionary annual profit share bonus

25 days annual leave

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Cycle to work scheme

Casual office with free fruit and social events

Job summary

Cyclehoop Ltd in Greater London is seeking a Financial Controller who will manage financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. You will lead a small team and work with various departments, and your experience in financial systems like NetSuite is required.

This role offers flexible working options, a pension contribution up to 5%, and a profit share bonus. It requires a qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and the ability to provide strategic financial support.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Robust problem-solving skills.
• Solid ERP system experience, ideally NetSuite.
• Experience as a business partner to other departments.
• International/group experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end/year-end processes and prepare monthly management reporting.
• Develop annual budgets and analyze variances.
• Maintain control over working capital and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with statutory laws and regulations.
• Act as a business partner to leadership and management teams.
• Oversee all systems and infrastructure including ERP.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.

Skills

Financial Reporting & Control

Budgeting & Analysis

Cash Flow & Treasury

Compliance & Tax

Strategic Support

Business Systems & IT

Team Leadership

Qualified accountant

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, QBE)

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Financial Controller with excellent communication skills and solid systems experience. You will be leading a small team and must be able to work flexibly and effectively with all parts of our growing business. The role includes oversight of Business Systems & IT as well as HR & Payroll. It’s a plus if you have an interest in cycling or active travel and a desire to get more people travelling by bike.

Main responsibilities of Financial Controller:

• Financial Reporting & Control: Manage month-end/year-end processes, prepare/review monthly management reporting, maintain an efficient and effective working environment by driving continuous improvements.
• Budgeting & Analysis: Develop annual budgets, forecast financial performance, prepare financial modelling and analyse variances, support budget holders in preparation and management of their budgets.
• Cash Flow & Treasury: Maintain tight control on working capital, oversee accounts payable/receivable and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Compliance & Tax: Ensure compliance with statutory laws, accounting and HMRC regulations, as well as audit requirements. Main liaison with external providers of related services.
• Strategic Support: Act as a business partner to the leadership and management teams, provide data-driven insights to guide commercial decisions.
• Business Systems & IT: Oversee all systems and infrastructure, including our ERP (NetSuite), liaise with different departments, act as key liaison with external support providers. Ensure all systems and related processes are fit for purpose through continuous improvements.
• HR & Payroll: Act as key liaison between the company and its external providers.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop our small team.
• Ad hoc duties: Support the CFO as required, including providing holiday cover for Management Accountant.

Qualifications and skills:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, QBE).
• Excellent communications skills at all levels.
• Robust problem-solving skills.
• Strong Excel knowledge, including modelling.
• Solid ERP system experience, ideally NetSuite.
• Experience as a business partner to other departments.
• International/group experience beneficial.

About Cyclehoop

Cyclehoop is an award-winning cycle parking company, based in South London, with operations in Scotland and Minneapolis (US). The team designs, manufactures, installs and manages innovative solutions across the UK.

Since launching in 2008 we have gained experience with public and commercial organisations across all sectors in the UK and internationally.

Our cycle parking network - where we install and manage on-street Bikehangars in partnership with local authorities - is the largest in the world.

Our team care about sustainable transport and are dedicated to making our cities healthier and happier places to live.

What is in it for you?

• Flexible approach to office / home working.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Discretionary annual profit share bonus (part company/part personal performance).
• 25 days annual leave per annum with increments for each year of service, opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave each year.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Casual office with free fruit and social events.

You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Please note that the closing date for applications is midnight on 31 July 2026.

Please send a CV and cover letter to [e-mail] including the job title in subject of the email.

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Cyclehoop provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regards to race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, national origin, ethnic background, disability, or age.