Financial Controller

Equifind; London; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Equifind is seeking a Financial Controller to join a startup derivatives trading firm in London. This role involves setting up financial processes, managing accounting, and supporting reporting to investors and the board, ideally suited for an experienced finance leader.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience in a similar role.
• A background in trading, broking or trade finance would be beneficial.
• Ready to take ownership and support at every level of the finance function.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts with dashboards.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and manage cash flow.
• Hire, develop, and manage a small finance team.

Skills

Advanced-level Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SQL

VBA

Python

Job description

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Equifind are recruiting a Financial Controller to join a startup derivatives trading firm in London's West End. This will be one of the first hires after the founding team, offering an experienced finance leader the chance to build a high-performing finance function from the ground up.

Founded by a group of highly successful traders from major institutions and now backed by top-tier names in investment banking and venture capital, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage.

This role will be key in setting up robust financial processes, managing accounting and treasury functions, and supporting investor and board reporting. You’ll collaborate closely with the leadership team to provide critical financial insights and help scale a dynamic business that’s operating on a global level:

Key Duties:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts along with supporting dashboards
• Assist the CEO with board materials, investor reporting, and fundraising activity
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, manage cash flow, and lead the quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Hire, develop, and manage a small finance team, reviewing ledger entries, accounts payable, and receivables
• Manage the month-end close process across the Group, including payroll
• Maintain robust internal financial controls and help shape financial policies and procedures
• Liaise with external accountants to deliver year-end accounts and support the audit process

Package and Benefits:

• Base salary of up to £100,000
• Annual bonus - % dependant on personal and company performance
• Entered in to company LTIP
• 25 days annual leave
• Plus a host of other great benefits!

Application Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience in a similar role
• Ready to take ownership and support at every level of the finance function
• A background in trading, broking or trade finance would be beneficial
• Advanced-level Excel skills and an interest in learning SQL, VBA or Python
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent report writing and able to confidently liaise with a range of stakeholders
• Proven stakeholder management experience and relationship building skills

*Interested candidates should be ready to work primarily from the office, particularly during this exciting phase of growth, to ensure the team can collaborate effectively and support one another.*

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst, Finance, and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Securities and Commodity Exchanges, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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