Assistant Financial Controller in England

At CloudFactory, we are a mission-driven team passionate about unlocking the potential of AI to transform the world. By combining advanced technology with a global network of talented people, we make unusable data usable, driving real-world impact at scale. More than just a workplace, we're a global community founded on strong relationships and the belief that meaningful work transforms lives. Our commitment to earning, learning, and serving fuels everything we do as we strive to connect one million people to meaningful work and build leaders worth following.

Our Culture

• Mission-Driven: We focus on creating economic and social impact.
• People-Centric: We care deeply about our team's growth, well-being, and sense of belonging.
• Innovative: We embrace change and find better ways to do things together.
• Globally Connected: We foster collaboration between diverse cultures and perspectives.

If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact, we'd love to have you on board!

Role Summary

The Assistant Controller shall lead the Accounting department at CloudFactory with day-to-day accounting, along with periodic closing, reconciliation, and statutory filing. This role will be responsible for books for the USA, UK, Germany, and coordinate with the accounting team in Nepal and Kenya to deliver timely and accurate financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of global AP and AR Functions of 8, along with recommendation of improvement in the process, and keeping the process document updated.
• Responsible for Payroll processing for both US (Rippling) and UK (Payfit) by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading the monthly closing for all three locations, along with full ownership of PL review and Balance Sheet reconciliation, with ownership of monthly reporting on flux analysis including consolidation reporting.
• Treasury management, including cash forecasting and requirements by office; administer bank accounts and liaise with the bank to resolve any issues related to banking.
• Leading any communication with HMRC about VAT, PAYE, and working with our tax consultants, along with ownership of periodic VAT filing.
• Ownership of process transformation processes and training a wider team to implement those processes.
• Lead the annual group audit in coordination with the local teams in Germany, Nepal and Kenya.
• Supporting regular queries from the operational business.
• Other ad-hoc finance and accounting duties as assigned to meet changing business needs and departmental objectives.

Requirements

• Accounting Degree (ACA, ACCA, CPA).
• Proven experience in month-end and reporting for multi-currency, multi-entity group ideally within EU and US accounting standards.
• Strong working knowledge and confidence using cloud-based finance tools (Ideally Netsuite).
• Comfortable in a hands-on role within a growing business.
• Strong attention to detail with a pragmatic mindset.
• Passionate about building processes, automation, and tools from the ground up.
• A process mindset: motivated by building simple, scalable, and effective financial processes.
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills.

Benefits

• Great Mission and Culture.
• Meaningful Work.
• Market competitive salary.
• Quarterly variable compensation.
• Comprehensive medical cover.
• Group life insurance.
• Personal development and growth opportunities.
• Periodic team building and social events.

At CloudFactory, we believe that work should be more than just a job-it should be a platform for growth, impact, and community. Here, you'll earn with purpose, learn every day, and serve a mission that truly matters. If you're looking for a career where you can develop professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a global movement, we'd love to have you on this journey! Join us today and be part of our mission to connect people and technology for a better world!