Financial Controller

Velexa LTD; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Velexa, a leader in WealthTech, seeks a Financial Controller to support their rapid growth. This role involves strategic reporting, forecasting, and compliance within a high-performance finance team. Candidates should possess substantial SaaS experience, an advanced degree in finance, and exceptional leadership skills to navigate the scale of a global investment tech firm.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a senior Financial Controller in high-growth SaaS.
• Deep knowledge of accounting, compliance, and SaaS revenue recognition.
• Top-tier communication skills to partner with leaders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting—accurate, actionable, always on time.
• Guide forecasting and budgeting like a boss, turning numbers into strategy.
• Lead digital transformation across finance systems and tools.

Skills

Accounting

Compliance

SaaS Revenue Recognition

Strategic Thinking

Process Optimization

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s in Accounting or Finance

ACCA Certification

Job description

You're Not Just a Financial Controller. You're the Backbone of Scale.

Financial Controller | Remote (UK)

Velexa – Powering Wealth, At Startup Speed

Top 100 WealthTech. Fintech Power 50. Best Trading Tech 2024.

We're not just building the future of investing—we're financing it smartly, securely, and strategically.

At Velexa, our growth is fast, our standards are high, and our finance function? It’s the foundation of everything.

Now we need you—a finance leader with SaaS smarts and scale-up swagger—to help steer this rocket ship.

If you’ve got:

7+ years as a senior Financial Controller in high-growth SaaS

Deep knowledge of accounting, compliance, and SaaS revenue recognition

A mindset that blends precision with bold decision-making

Then this is your moment to level up in a global WealthTech leader.

You’ll:

Own monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting—accurate, actionable, always on time

Guide forecasting and budgeting like a boss, turning numbers into strategy

Lead digital transformation across finance systems and tools

Monitor cash flow and working capital like it’s your superpower

️ Ensure ironclad compliance, controls, and risk management

Work shoulder-to-shoulder with the C-suite and board, influencing major decisions

Help drive scale as we grow globally—with Sofia as a key financial hub

You Bring:

Master’s in Accounting or Finance + ACCA certified

Proven chops in SaaS, with a clear understanding of ARR, MRR & revenue recognition

Top-tier communication skills to partner with leaders across the business

Hands-on leadership with a start-up mentality and an eye on big-picture impact

Strategic thinking, process optimization, and a passion for innovation

At Velexa, you don’t just balance the books—you drive the business.

Ready to lead the numbers behind next-gen investment tech?

Apply now. Let’s scale smarter—together.