Finance Controller

Our client is a fast-growing, design-led product studio delivering enterprise AI solutions for ambitious technology businesses. As the company enters its next phase of growth, they are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to build and own a scalable finance function.

This is a hands-on role with real influence across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership to provide accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and forward-looking insight that supports confident decision-making.

Finance Function Ownership

• Bring the finance function fully in-house
• Design and implement scalable financial systems, processes, and controls
• Move from spreadsheet-led reporting to real-time financial visibility

Financial Operations

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow)
• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping and oversee payroll
• Manage client invoicing, supplier invoices, approvals, and payments
• Maintain accurate records across expenses, subscriptions, cards, and overheads
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and year-end statutory filings
• Monitor performance against budgets

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow

• Lead annual budgeting and regular reforecasting
• Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts
• Identify risks and opportunities and escalate issues early

Commercial Insight & Decision Support

• Provide variance analysis, scenario modelling, and performance reporting
• Support pricing, margin analysis, and profitability tracking
• Translate financial data into clear insight for non-financial stakeholders

Continuous Improvement

• Improve efficiency and accuracy of finance processes
• Reduce manual effort through better systems and automation
• Support the wider business in understanding and using financial data

• 4–6 years’ experience in finance or management accounting
• Background in a creative, product, technology, agency, or consultancy environment preferred
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Experience owning finance end-to-end
• Strong systems experience (QuickBooks or similar accounting software)
• Commercially aware with strong communication skills
• Comfortable operating in a scaling, fast-paced environment

• Opportunity to take full ownership of a finance function
• Close working relationship with senior leadership
• Chance to shape financial strategy during a critical growth phase
• Long-term progression as the business continues to scale