Financial Controller

Career Moves are partnering exclusively with an exciting SaaS start up who are disrupting the market with innovation and AI technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a scaling business who are most definitely one to watch!Role Overview The Financial Controller will drive the financial management and operational excellence across the business, ensuring accurate reporting, robust controls, and insightful financial analysis to inform decisionmaking. This role requires a holistic leader who combines technical finance expertise with a deep understanding of high  growth, tech enabled businesses.Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, consolidations, and statutory accounts in compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Oversee cash flow management, treasury operations, and working capital optimization to support business growth and scalability.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and finance processes to meet audit and compliance requirements.
• Partner with operational teams to translate financial data into strategic insights,including margin analysis, pricing optimization, and performance KPIs.
• Supervise and mentor a growing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Support M&A activity, investor reporting, and fundraising initiatives as required.
• Identify and implement finance system improvements and automation, leveraging technology to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Work closely with the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and global teams, producing timely forecast and budgeting cycles aligned with business strategy.

Must Have Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified audit trained accountant with substantial post qualification experience.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or equivalent in a high  growth or scaling environment
• Strong technical expertise in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience with IFRS/UK GAAP and regulatory compliance standards.
• Hands  on experience with  Workday
• ERP systems and finance automation tools 
• Demonstrable ability to manage cash flow and optimize working capital in a rapidly scaling business.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Track record of building and mentoring high-performing finance teams globally.

Desired Attributes

• Strategic thinker who can balance operational execution with long  term financial planning.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong integrity and ethical standards.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building relationships across functional teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive, and results driven.
• Nasdaq or listed business exposure

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Equity options to participate in company growth.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office setup.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.

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