Financial Controller

We are hiring a Financial Controller for a Venture Capital backed deep tech innovator that has raised circa £100m to date. They are pre-revenue but well-funded, they’re in start-up/scale-up mode, offering cutting-edge technology spanning software, hardware, and IP. Their early clients already include Nvidia, Meta, and Disney, a strong signal of market confidence. With eyes set on a 3 - 4 year exit, they’re building the finance function to match their ambition.

Reporting to the CFO your responsibilities will include:

• Hands on management of the day-to-day accounting activity for five entities with the help of an Accounts Assistant, this will include month-end processes to trial balance, posting of journals, adjustments and reviews.
• Support the CFO in the production of the monthly board pack and annual budget preparation including detailed analysis.
• Deliver the annual statutory audit under IFRS.
• Accurately forecast and manage cashflow for maximum working capital efficiency.
• Lead the definition of advanced accounting policies for R&D, revenue recognition etc.
• Implement and improve accounting policies and processes, utilising technology and automation where appropriate.
• Support the CFO fund raising activities, due diligence, investor relations etc.

Your profile:

• Academically strong and a Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience of your ability to operate effectively as a hands-on Finance Leader in a start-up environment. Occupying a broad top to bottom finance role managing all that is thrown at you. In addition I need to see evidence of bigger company best practice training whether that has been attained in a large audit firm or corporate environment, you must know what good looks like.
• With one Accounts Assistant you must be able to flawlessly manage the day-to-day accounting, but please be aware that this is a complex business, therefore I will also need you to be technically strong accounting knowledge (IFRS).
• A strong relationship builder and leader.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and being a completer-finisher are all essential characteristics.

Hybrid working - 3 days per week in Central London office.

Compensation: £90,000-£95,000 + healthcare + share incentive scheme.