Financial Controller

SPECIALISM
Accounting
SALARY
£80k-£95k
JOB TYPE
Permanent / Full Time
DATE POSTED
09/03/2026
LOCATION
Greater London
JOB REF
1324731
We are partnering with a high-growth FinTech business going through huge global growth and looking to bring its accounting and reporting fully in-house.
 
This role will report into the CFO and take ownership all financial systems, processes and reporting.
 
This is a hands-on, end-to-end role offering the opportunity to design, implement and own finance systems, controls and processes in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
 
The role will pay £80k-£95k + bonus and an amazing opportunity to build out a function in a high, growth market leader.
 
This role is remote first and will require 1-2 days a month in London
 
Reporting into senior leadership, you will take full ownership of the finance / accounting systems and processes and act as a key partner to the business as it scales.
 
Key responsibilities include:
 
  • Bringing all accounting and financial reporting in-house from external providers
  • Owning month-end close, management accounts and financial reporting for all global entities - US, Europe and Asia
  • Designing and implementing robust accounting processes, controls and policies
  • Managing and developing all systems and processes around AP, AR, month end, year and financial reporting, management accounts, tax etc
  • Selecting, implementing and optimising finance systems and tools
  • Managing Transfer Pricing processes
  • Acting as the main point of contact for auditors, tax advisors and other external partners
  • Supporting strategic decision-making with insightful financial analysis
  • Budgeting, forecasting and analysis to drive commercial decision making
  • Building the foundations of a scalable finance function
  • Leading on the automation of all finance processes
 
Candidates must have experience building out finance processes in a fast-growth business
 
  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
  • Experience building a finance function in scale-up or high-growth FinTech or SAAS environment
  • Comfortable being hands-on while also thinking strategically
  • Experience implementing finance systems and setting up processes from scratch
  • Proactive, commercially minded and confident working closely with founders and senior stakeholders
 
Why would you join this business
 
  • Opportunity to build and own the finance function in a growing FinTech
  • High visibility role with genuine influence on the business
  • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
  • Clear progression as the company continues to scale
 
If you're a Finance Manager / Financial Controller looking for a role where you can truly make your mark and build something from the ground up, this is an exceptional opportunity.
Conan Mulvey