Senior Financial Controller (m/f/d)

Project A Services GmbH & Co. KG; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to establish their London Finance Department. In this critical role, you will manage financial operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while supporting strategic decisions in a transformative startup focusing on supply chain processes.

Benefits

Strong company benefits and bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance or trade finance roles.
• Hands-on experience with cash flow management and multi-currency operations.
• Solid understanding of financial operations and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage day-to-day financial operations.
• Maintain bookkeeping and accounting systems including AR/AP and payroll.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial accuracy

Cash flow management

Education

CPA

ACCA

Tools

Xero

Job description

About the Job

We're looking for a driven Senior Financial Controller (m/f/d) to establish the Finance Department at one of our London-based portfolio companies. As a key member of their growing team, you'll work closely with the Leadership Team as they scale their high-impact, international business to provide financial insights and drive internal processes. Your main responsibilities will be to own and manage day-to-day financial operations and ensure a solid foundation of financial control, compliance, and reporting.

Join our Portfolio Company: a growing startup that's at the forefront of transforming supply chain processes. Their next-generation digital platform is set to modernize the raw materials procurement industry.
In this role, you'll:

Own Financial Operations, Control & Reporting

Typical tasks

• Maintain bookkeeping and accounting systems (e.g., Xero), including ledger management, AR/AP, payroll, and month-end close
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts and relevant dashboards
• Develop and maintain internal financial controls, processes, and documentation
• Coordinate with external accountants on year-end accounts, statutory filings, and audits
• Support preparation of materials for board meetings, investors, and fundraising cycles
• Provide financial insights and help us scale a high-impact, global business

Manage Liquidity & Trade Finance

Typical tasks

• Maintain visibility over cash position, payment cycles, and funding needs
• Manage financial operations, initiate payments, and maintain banking relationships
• Administer trade finance activities, including compliance with invoice factoring facility requirements and support LC-related activities where necessary
• Support trade credit insurance admin, exposure tracking, and credit policy compliance
• Implement and manage collections workflows (reminders, escalations, follow-ups)

Your Profile

• 5+ years of experience in finance or trade-finance roles (startup or scaleup experience is highly advantageous)
• Solid understanding of financial operations and accounting principles
• Hands-on experience with cash flow management and multi-currency operations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
• Proven experience managing AR/AP, especially in a platform or transactional business
• Familiarity with treasury operations and working with trade finance instruments
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of financial processes
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent accounting qualification

Nice to Have's

• Experience in commodities (and trade finance-related instruments such as invoice factoring
  and LCs), supply chain, or B2B procurement platforms
• Knowledge of trade credit insurance, credit control, or collections management
• Experience supporting investor reporting or board-level financial presentations
• Interest in scaling finance operations and contributing to broader business growth

Please note that we are looking for support in the London office of our portfolio company. Eligibility to work within the UK is required.

Apply below and become a part of our success story!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Project A is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all - applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans - with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences - and look forward to your application.

• £85000 - £105000 per annum + strong co bens and bonus scheme
• £85000 - £105000 per annum + strong co bens and bonus scheme