UK Financial Controller — 12-Month Maternity Cover

Greenhouse Software, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainlabs, London, is seeking a UK Financial Controller to provide 12-month maternity cover for the Finance Operations team, leading day-to-day control across four entities (three UK, one Spanish). You will own the month-end close, deliver P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting, oversee working capital and payroll for UK and Spain, and drive compliance including VAT and year-end audit.

The role requires a qualified accountant and strong IFRS experience, with a hands-on, collaborative

Qualifications

• 3+ years in financial management within a fast-paced, multi-entity, or international business.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK regulations, IFRS, and tax requirements.
• Experience owning month-end close and financial reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day EMEA finance function, directly managing two team members with wider oversight across a finance team of approximately six.
• Own the month-end close and financial reporting process across the P&L (Revenue $47m), Balance Sheet (Net Assets $62m) and Cash Flow ($5m).
• Maintain strong financial control across the region, including oversight of balance sheet reconciliations and key financial controls.
• Oversee working capital and cash management, including weekly payment runs and cash flow forecasting.
• Lead debtor management, partnering with the team and wider business to drive effective cash collection (90% current).
• Own monthly payroll for the UK and Spanish entities.
• Manage key compliance requirements, including Group VAT returns and relevant statutory obligations.
• Lead the FY27 year-end audit, coordinating across the finance team, Group Finance and external auditors.
• Partner with Group Finance and the wider business on financial reporting, business requirements and finance-related issues

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Excel advanced

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

ERP/Finance systems

Job description

Brainlabs, London, is seeking a UK Financial Controller to provide 12-month maternity cover for the Finance Operations team, leading day-to-day control across four entities (three UK, one Spanish). You will own the month-end close, deliver P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting, oversee working capital and payroll for UK and Spain, and drive compliance including VAT and year-end audit.

The role requires a qualified accountant and strong IFRS experience, with a hands-on, collaborative