Financial Controller

Baker Charles; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fintech company in the UK is seeking a UK Financial Controller to shape the finance function and support growth in a regulated environment. This hands-on role involves managing the month-end close process, strengthening financial controls, and providing financial insights. The ideal candidate is ACA qualified with post-qualified experience in payments or fintech. The position offers a salary of £90,000 - £100,000 and a flexible remote/hybrid work setup in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Solid post-qualified experience in finance.
• Experience in FCA-regulated environments is advantageous.
• Strong commercial instincts.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process.
• Strengthen financial controls and governance.
• Partner with commercial teams for actionable financial insight.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and FCA requirements.

Skills

Financial controls

Commercial insights

Process improvements

Education

ACA qualified (ACCA considered)

Job description

We’re partnering with a fast-growing fintech business, FCA-authorised as an Electronic Money Institution, that is transforming how companies manage international payments and multi-currency transactions. As they continue to scale, they’re looking for a UK Financial Controller to play a key role in shaping the finance function and supporting growth in a regulated environment.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll own the month-end close process, strengthen financial controls and governance, and partner with commercial teams to provide clear, actionable financial insight. You’ll work closely with auditors, drive process improvements, and help ensure compliance with UK GAAP and FCA requirements as the business expands.

The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified (ACCA considered), with solid post-qualified experience and strong commercial instincts. A background in payments, fintech, or another FCA-regulated environment would be highly desirable, along with experience building robust controls within a scaling business.

The company offers a flexible remote/hybrid setup and a collaborative, ambitious culture where finance has real influence. The role is paying £90,000 - £100,000 basic salary.