Financial Controller

Aforza Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and bonus potential

Share options scheme

Annual leave 25 days

Private health cover

Job summary

Aforza Ltd, a UK-based tech scale-up, seeks an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead the Finance function, covering payroll, AP, financial statements, and forecasts. The role reports to the CEO and coordinates with other regions worldwide.

You will oversee group accounting, tax, and HR, drive SaaS revenue recognition, manage investor relations, and supervise the finance team. A hands-on leader with a strategic mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• A recognised Chartered accounting qualification.
• 10+ years experience working in a tech environment.
• Significant experience of dealing with SaaS company accounting and allied activities.
• Hands on approach and willing to get involved with a wide variety of activities.
• Experience using accounting and banking software.
• High level of Excel/Sheets competence and comfortable using AI products for problem solving.
• Able to explain finance and allied issues to non-finance people in the business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all group accounting, tax (incl R&D), finance, banking and HR matters.
• SaaS revenue accounting - revenue recognition policy and process; deferred revenue and renewals management.
• Involved in Sales Contract negotiations with the Chief Commercial Officer.
• Primary contact for finance matters in the UK, US, UAE and other areas of operation.
• Manage employee benefits, share options, etc.
• Manage the cap table and investor relations.
• Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and forecasts.
• Manage cash flow by monitoring transactions and internal reports.
• Supervise finance staff and outsourced accountants.
• Suggest updates for accounting systems including payroll and invoicing.
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded, filed and reported.
• Coordinate with auditors for regulatory compliance.
• Review budgets and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Create systems to prevent data errors.

Skills

SaaS accounting

Financial forecasting

Payroll management

Excel/Sheets

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Chartered accountant

Tools

Accounting software

Banking software

Job description

Aforza helps Consumer Products companies grow confidently & protect margins in uncertain times through a suite of cloud & mobile apps built for the industry. Aforza connects trade planning and field sales teams together to solve the problems of margin erosion, missed revenue opportunities and ineffective trade spend.

Aforza is a smart thinking, high-growth company. We aim to transform the lives of every consumer on the planet by helping the world’s best Consumer Products companies become more agile, efficient, productive, and sustainable.
At Aforza, we feel lucky to rub shoulders with some of the finest talent available in our industry. If you are looking for the opportunity to learn from others and challenge yourself, there is no better place to be. We are a young, well-funded and fast-moving company. We recognise the exceptional talent we are lucky to have in our team and reward them accordingly. However, not all rewards are financial; we also are passionate about giving back with a strong culture and focus on Corporate Social Responsibility.

Job Description

Aforza is looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to head up the Finance function. The role is broad and ‘hands on’ in nature and covers all aspects of Finance and HR from running payrolls, accounts payable etc through to the preparation of financial statements and financial forecasts.

Your Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Financial Controller will:

• Oversee all group accounting, tax (incl R&D), finance, banking and HR matters.
• SaaS revenue accounting - revenue recognition policy and process. Deferred revenue and renewals management.
• Get involved with Sales Contract negotiations in conjunction with the Chief Commercial Officer.
• Be the primary contact for all finance related matters in the UK, US, UAE and other areas of operation.
• Manage of employee benefits - Private Medical Scheme, Share Options etc.
• Manage the Cap table and investor relations.
• Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts.
• Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports.
• Supervise and manage financial department staff, including outsourced accountants and finance assistants.
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation.
• Coordinate with auditors and other professionals to ensure proper compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities.
• Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations.
• Manage and mentor a Finance Trainee.

Qualifications

• A recognised Chartered accounting qualification.
• 10+ years experience working in a tech environment.
• Significant experience of dealing with SaaS company accounting and allied activities.
• A hands on approach and a willingness to get involved with a wide variety of activities.
• Experience of using accounting and banking software.
• A high level of Excel/Sheets competence and comfortable using AI products for problem solving.
• An approachable nature and a willingness to explain finance and allied issues to non-finance people in the business.\
• Strong team spirit and desire to work in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

There are plenty of good reasons to work for Aforza. Here are a few:

• Salary - competitive salary, plus performance-related bonus.
• Share Options - enrolment in the company’s Share Option Scheme (subject to Board approval).
• Annual Leave - 25 days of entitlement.
• Private Health Cover - Family Plan.
• Life Insurance - 4 x Basic Annual Salary.
• Pension - Group Personal Pension Scheme, 4% from Aforza.
• Perkbox - Membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks.

Please note: the benefits outlined above reflect a typical UK employee package. Specific entitlements may vary depending on your country of hire.