Financial Controller

Liberty Global; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle charging company in London is looking for a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations. This key leadership role involves managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, and driving financial discipline during a high-growth phase. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, proven abilities in financial management, and a proactive approach to challenges. This hybrid position includes competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

25 days’ annual leave

Personal medical insurance

Pension contribution matched up to 10%

Access to online learning platform

24 hours Volunteer Time Off

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage month-end, forecasting, reporting and financial control processes.
• Experience managing audits and statutory reporting.
• Dynamic and proactive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all core finance operations including financial reporting and compliance.
• Input into budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Drive improvements in financial systems and processes.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in UK GAAP and IFRS

Experience implementing or improving financial systems

Commercial acumen

Strong communicator

Detail oriented

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Experience in EV, renewable energy, or infrastructure sectors

Tools

Power BI

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Believ: ABOUT US

At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we believe sustainable transport should be accessible to everyone. We’re a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK’s most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesn’t cost the earth and leaves no one behind.

We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost.

We offer all the advantages of being a scale-up business, but with the added security and long-term backing from well-known parents - Liberty Global (who also own our delivery partner, Virgin Media O2) and Zouk Capital (who manage the Government’s Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund).

You’ll be joining this exciting journey at the start of our scale-up phase, and work with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. You’ll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fast-paced, dynamic and result-driven environment.

About the role

We are seeking a highly capable and commercially minded Financial Controller to join our fast-growing, purpose-driven EV charging business. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, the robustness of internal controls, and the effectiveness of budgeting and cash flow management across the business.

This is a key leadership role within the finance function, overseeing core finance operations while providing critical insight to support strategic decision-making at a senior level. You’ll work cross-functionally with commercial, operations, and technology teams to drive financial discipline and performance during a high-growth phase.

You will be instrumental in building out scalable financial processes and platforms required to support rapid growth, external investment, and international expansion.

Key tasks

As a key team member, you will:

• Lead all core finance operations, including financial reporting, management accounts, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit processes to ensure rigorous compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Input into budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across the business, ensuring effective cash flow management and cost control.
• Drive continual improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting, enhancing efficiency and scalability in a fast-evolving business environment.
• Manage statutory and regulatory compliance obligations, including tax, VAT, and industry-specific financial reporting requirements.
• Support business partners in providing timely, insightful financial analysis that supports decision-making and operational delivery.
• Support capital funding and investment cycles, helping prepare for investor reporting, due diligence, and external financing activities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring clear responsibilities, robust processes, and strong attention to detail in the delivery of financial results.
• Champion internal controls and risk management, improving governance frameworks in support of business resilience and financial integrity.

About you

At Believ, we are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. We are a dedicated and high-performing team, accustomed to working at pace in an ever-evolving industry, and we are looking for people who are as passionate as us about cutting carbon emissions and providing cleaner air for all. The successful candidate will have the following attributes and skills:

• Strong technical expertise in UK GAAP and IFRS, with hands-on experience managing audits and statutory reporting.
• Proven ability to manage month-end, forecasting, reporting and financial control processes to the highest standard.
• Experience implementing or improving financial systems and reporting tools; Power BI and advanced Excel skills advantageous.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to interpret data, challenge assumptions, and partner operationally across the broader business.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage finance teams, fostering high performance in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Strong communicator, team player, and stakeholder manager with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail.
• Exceptional knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS,
• Knowledge industry-specific regulations is highly desirable.
• Experience in the EV, renewable energy, or infrastructure sectors is advantageous
• Commercially astute, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
• Strong relationship builder and team player.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and purpose-driven environment
• Detail orientated
• Be able to assess high level technical details
• Excellent communicator
• Strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus the usual 8 UK Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year*
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical insurance, critical illness cover, dental, optical & travel insurance, income protection and life assurance
• Pension contribution matched up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.
• 24 hours a year Volunteer Time Off to support causes that are important to you
• Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers
• Access to VIP Arena Suites at the O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds)
• Enhanced parental leave policies

* This perk can only be availed for the following calendar year by employees who started before 1st December

Location

The business is currently based in our office in Southwark. The position is full time, hybrid with 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) based in the office. Believ is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.