Remote Financial Controller: AI-Driven Controls & Growth

EasyInfoBlog.com LLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Health insurance and private medical

Wellness/learning allowance

Remote working from home

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Pencil is seeking a Financial Controller to strengthen internal controls across P2P, O2C, payroll and expenses, and to lead monthly reviews of management accounts and revenue recognition from a UK base. You will also manage payroll approvals, cash forecasts, and governance of AI-driven finance workflows.

With at least 5 years in finance and UK accounting qualifications, you’ll oversee treasury operations, vendor relationships, and financial automation to scale the business effectively while

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with UK experience (ACCA, ACA or CIMA).
• Minimum of 5 years’ finance experience, including 2 years in industry.
• Experience managing financial controls and processes in a fast-growing business, preferably SaaS or technology.
• Ability to independently manage cash flow and approve bank payments.
• Strong judgement and decision-making skills in accruals, revenue recognition and financial risk.
• Proficiency with finance tools such as Xero, ApprovalMax, Maxio or equivalent platforms.
• Demonstrable AI skills for improving finance workflows and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage and strengthen internal financial controls across P2P, O2C, payroll and expenses.
• Conduct monthly operational reviews and provide final reviews of management accounts, revenue recognition and accounts payable runs.
• Review monthly payroll before final approval by the Head of Finance.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, treasury operations and bank payment approvals.
• Provide expert guidance on complex revenue recognition, accounts payable and cost management issues.
• Develop the finance function’s AI usage policy and automate workflows using AI.
• Build scalable financial controls and processes to support business growth.
• Ensure effective monthly closing, cash management, audit controls, capital expenditure and financial automation.

Skills

Financial controls

Cash flow management

Revenue recognition

Financial risk

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

Xero

ApprovalMax

Maxio

Job description

Pencil is seeking a Financial Controller to strengthen internal controls across P2P, O2C, payroll and expenses, and to lead monthly reviews of management accounts and revenue recognition from a UK base. You will also manage payroll approvals, cash forecasts, and governance of AI-driven finance workflows.

With at least 5 years in finance and UK accounting qualifications, you’ll oversee treasury operations, vendor relationships, and financial automation to scale the business effectively while