Financial Controller

Brewer Morris; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology scale-up in London is seeking a strategic Financial Controller to lead their financial operations. This pivotal role involves building finance functions from the ground up, managing strategic relationships, and optimizing financial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the leadership team to shape the company's financial future in a high-growth environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity package

Flexible working environment

Collaborative team culture

Opportunity to shape finance function

Impact and ownership from day one

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-growth environments.
• Hands-on experience with finance transformation projects.
• Ability to lead and mentor finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead core finance operations from scratch.
• Oversee financial activities, including cash flow management.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A technology scale-up, backed by top investors and experiencing rapid growth, are seeking a hands-on strategic Financial Controller to lead their financial operations from the ground up.

Based in the heart of London and driven by a mission to disrupt the tech industry, the business are needing a finance leader to help scale the business, building and develop a high performing team, drive strategic decision-making whilst implementing a new ERP system.

This is a pivotal hire for the business and its finance function, working closely with the leadership team, partnering with internal and external stakeholder and ultimately shaping the company’s financial future as they continue their expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and lead core finance operations from scratch
• Oversee all financial activities, including day-to-day cash flow management and cash forecasting
• Develop and implement scalable accounting and reporting processes
• Lead the ERP system implementation to support the next phase of growth
• Define and track working capital KPIs to optimize financial performance
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
• Collaborate with the leadership team on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making
• Manage internal and external relationships, including auditors, banks, and investors
• Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing finance team

What We’re Looking For:

• A Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Proven experience in a similar role within a high-growth environment, specifically raising capital
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and finance transformation projects
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a passion for building from the ground up

What We Offer:

• A rare opportunity to shape the finance function of a scaling tech company
• Competitive salary and equity package
• Flexible working environment
• A collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team culture
• Real impact and ownership from day one

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