Financial Controller

Fanvue; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creator monetisation platform in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial operations, oversee statutory reporting, and improve financial controls. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with 4-6 years of experience, strong knowledge of IFRS, and familiarity with finance tools like Xero. This position offers hybrid working and an innovative culture that prioritizes excellence and transparency.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday

Budget for growth and wellbeing

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Experience with VAT and HMRC compliance required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK statutory reporting essential.
• Ability to manage VAT filings and PAYE submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarter-end close, ensuring timely reporting.
• Prepare management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee statutory reporting and compliance under IFRS.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Multi-currency accounting

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA)

4–6 years post-qualification experience

Tools

Xero

Dext

Pleo

ApprovalMax

Job description

Join us in redefining the creator economy with AI

Fanvue is the fastest-growing creator monetisation platform in the creator economy. We are the leading AI-powered creator‑first platform, designed to empower creators worldwide to directly monetise their audience. We’re on a mission to redefine the creator economy by empowering creators to connect, share, and earn more efficiently.

The Role

We’re looking for a Financial Controller to take ownership of Fanvue’s financial operations and reporting. This is a hands‑on role suited to a finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge under IFRS, commercial acumen, and experience building scalable finance processes in a fast‑growing environment.

You’ll oversee statutory reporting, compliance, and management accounting, while improving controls, optimizing costs, and driving better reporting accuracy. The role reports directly to the VP Finance and will play a key role in supporting Fanvue’s continued growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the month‑end and quarter‑end close, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis
• Oversee statutory reporting and compliance under IFRS and UK GAAP
• Manage VAT filings, PAYE submissions, and annual HMRC returns
• Maintain and optimise Xero and related finance tools (Dext, Pleo, ApprovalMax)
• Support annual audits and liaise with external accountants
• Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and reporting processes
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement
• Support projects including R&D tax credit claims and system integrations

Who You Are

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA)
• 4–6 years post‑qualification experience, ideally within a Big Four, high‑growth tech, digital, or Regional Practice.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK statutory reporting
• Proficient in Xero and finance automation tools
• Experience with VAT and HMRC compliance
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proactive mindset
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment
• Comfortable with consolidations and multi‑currency accounting

Nice to Have

• Experience in the creator economy, marketplace environment, subscription platforms, or fintech
• Exposure to R&D tax credits, multi‑entity or multi‑currency accounting

Why Join Fanvue?

• Named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
• Opportunity to help shape the finance function of a rapidly growing company
• Exposure to strategic decision‑making and scaling operations
• Work with a talented, mission‑driven team dedicated to empowering creators worldwide
• A culture that values innovation, speed, excellence, ownership, and transparency
• Unlimited holiday
• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours, according to when you perform best
• Budget for growth and wellbeing