Financial Controller

Equifind; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Equifind is partnering with a scaling technology business to appoint a Financial Controller who will lead the UK finance function and own accounting operations for the UK entities.

You will report to the Group Corporate Controller and collaborate with UK commercial leadership, FP&A and the group-wide close. This role demands strong technical accounting, risk management and a proactive improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong UK financial reporting experience.
• Experience leading a finance team and delivering month-end close under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of UK VAT, HMRC and statutory filings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK finance function and accounting operations for UK entities.
• Own monthly management accounts and statutory accounts; provide variance analysis.
• Oversee cash management, tax compliance, payroll, and vendor payments.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

UK GAAP

NetSuite

Advanced Excel

Team Leadership

Internal Controls

Process Improvement

Month-End Close

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Equifind is partnering with a scaling technology business looking for a Financial Controller. You'll lead the UK finance function and own accounting operations for the UK entities. That covers financial reporting, statutory and regulatory compliance, cash management, company secretarial duties and a strong control environment. You'll report to the Group Corporate Controller. You'll also work closely with UK commercial leadership and FP&A and support the group-wide close.

Key responsibilities

• Leadership: Lead, coach and develop the UK finance team, including hiring, onboarding and succession planning. Act as the main escalation point for UK finance issues.
• Reporting: Own the monthly management accounts and the annual statutory accounts. Provide variance analysis and commentary on revenue and cost trends.
• Statutory and compliance: Oversee year-end accounts, tax returns and VAT/HMRC filings. Manage the external audit. Own Companies House filings and the statutory registers.
• Business partnering: Act as finance partner to UK commercial leadership. Give financial input on client contracts, pricing, renewals and VAT implications.
• Budgeting and cash: Support the UK budget and forecasts. Oversee treasury and cash management, and approve vendor payments.
• Operational finance and controls: Review balance sheet and bank reconciliations, oversee month-end processing, sign off payroll, manage aged debt and payables, and oversee payment processing, reconciliations and chargebacks.
• Process improvement: Drive standardisation and look for AI and automation opportunities across the close, reconciliations and reporting. Support the group consolidation and the quarterly and year-end close.

About you

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with previous experience managing a team.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP, UK VAT and HMRC requirements
• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP; advanced Excel
• Proven experience leading and developing a finance team
• Strong background in internal controls and process improvement
• Organised and detail-focused, able to work to tight month-end deadlines
• Confident presenting financial information clearly; discreet with confidential matters
• Takes ownership and works well both on your own and in a team