Financial Controller in London

About BMLL: BMLL is the leading independent provider of harmonised Level 3, 2 and 1 historical data and analytics across global equities, ETFs, futures and US equity options. We provide market participants with immediate access to granular T+1 order book data and advanced analytics, enabling them to accelerate research, optimise trading strategies, and better understand market behaviour. BMLL was acquired in 2025 by Nordic Capital, alongside minority shareholder Optiver, marking a joint commitment to accelerate the company's next phase of growth. We offer an inclusive and collaborative culture, a hybrid working environment that includes regular days in our London office, weekly team lunches, and a variety of out-of-hours social activities.

The Role: High visibility role reporting directly to the CFO in a growth-driven environment. Chance to build modern finance processes in a NetSuite-enabled SaaS business. Exposure to private equity reporting, M&A and senior stakeholder interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Operations & Reporting

• Lead and continuously improve the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely group reporting.
• Oversee production of consolidated management accounts, board packs and audit deliverables.
• Maintain a strong control environment, ensuring compliance with IFRS/UK GAAP and internal policies.
• Lead revenue recognition, deferred income and contract accounting for a SaaS recurring-revenue model.
• Maintain strong balance-sheet integrity including reconciliations, accruals, working capital and controls.
• Own cash-flow forecasting, day-to-day cash management and financial investor reporting.
• Own the reporting calendar and coordinate month-end close, forecast and budget cycles from a reporting and control perspective (working closely with FP&A).
• Lead impairment reviews and other complex accounting assessments (e.g., capitalised development costs, goodwill/intangibles) with robust documentation and audit trail.
• Support treasury and capital-structure activities (funding rounds, debt facilities and banking), including covenant/compliance reporting as required.

• Manage statutory filings, year-end accounts and co-ordinate annual audit preparation across UK and international entities.
• Manage external advisors for corporate tax and manage financial aspects of R&D tax claims.
• Manage VAT, and payroll compliance.
• Support intercompany, transfer pricing and group reporting obligations.

• Lead project to migrate from Xero to NetSuite or other ERP platform.
• Lead user of the ERP platform, driving data integrity, automation and best practice.
• Streamline core processes across order-to-cash and procure-to-pay cycles.

• Partner with FP&A and wider business functions to provide accurate, insightful reporting.
• Support the CFO in ad-hoc analysis, investor reporting, and M&A integration activities.

• Drive effective stakeholder management and transparent communication with the CFO, Executive Team, Board and Nordic Capital/Optiver, as well as auditors, banks and other external stakeholders.
• Present monthly/quarterly results and key accounting topics to the Board and other forums as required.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with ~5–10 years' experience.
• Strong background in financial and management reporting.
• Must have experience in a VC-backed SaaS or recurring-revenue tech scale-up.
• Practical understanding of NetSuite or another mid-market ERP.
• Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end group accounting, close and audit.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; able to explain complex accounting topics to non-finance stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach, excellent attention to detail, and proactive problem solver.
• Team player who enjoys improving processes and supporting business growth.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary Bonus.
• Pension Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Work remotely abroad for up to 40 business days each year.
• Life Insurance.
• Combination of remote and London-based office working, with 2 days in the office per week.
• A yearly Well-being Physical Activity budget.
• Continuous learning through funded training and challenging projects.
• Collaborative culture.
• Weekly team lunches.
• Free Fruit, snacks, and drinks provided throughout the day (When office-based).
• Regular Team Socials.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We pride ourselves on our commitment to Equality and Diversity. We are committed to removing barriers throughout our hiring process. If you have any special requirements or require reasonable adjustments to help you access career opportunities at BMLL, please do let us know.