Financial Controller in London

Ctrl Alt is designing and operating the on‐chain infrastructure powering digital capital markets globally. We bring together a unique blend of expertise in financial markets and cutting‐edge in‐house technology to deliver tailored, compliant solutions in the alternative assets space. Since launching in 2022, we have tokenized over $1.2 Billion in assets across real estate, private credit, funds, litigation finance and more.

We are building a high‐performance, people‐first culture where ambitious individuals can thrive. We move fast, think big and hold ourselves to a high bar, while keeping things collaborative, open and genuinely fun. At Ctrl Alt, ideas win on merit, teams work closely with leadership, and everyone has a voice in shaping what we build next.

We believe that hard work should come with real reward. You won’t just join a company – you’ll help build one. Last year alone, we grew from 17 to 50 people, and this year we’re going faster and further. That means real responsibility, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to grow alongside a company that’s redefining the future of finance through the tokenization of alternative assets.

If you’re excited by scale‐up energy, ownership, and the chance to help shape both a business and a culture, Ctrl Alt is where you can do the most rewarding work of your career.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a rigorous, detail‐oriented Financial Controller to own the day‐to‐day financial operations of our rapidly scaling global business. Reporting directly to the Group Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the integrity of our financial data, the efficiency of our global month‐end processes, and the robustness of our internal controls. This is an in‐person role based in our London office.

In this role you will:

• Prepare the group financial function for audit readiness, improving and overseeing the financial accrual framework
• Ensure robust revenue recognition across tokenisation fees, issuance structures, and blockchain‐native incomes
• Lead the month‐end close and consolidation process across multiple jurisdictions including The UK, Ireland and The UAE
• Support the CFO with capital adequacy and regulatory financial submissions across our regulated entities
• Drive automation, systems, and scalable processes as the business grows
• Ensure financial compliance through adhering to tax filings, capital planning and reporting

This role will be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in a senior finance role within a high‐growth, regulated financial services environment
• Are comfortable operating in complex, multi‐entity, and multi‐jurisdiction group structures
• Can combine a high level of technical accuracy with hands‐on execution and financial modeling
• Have experience building and scaling finance systems in fast‐growing organizations
• Hold a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
• Ideally bring exposure to fintech, capital markets, tokenisation, or digital assets

Join a scaling fintech building the next generation of investment banking. You’ll work at the intersection of capital markets and cutting‐edge blockchain technology, helping drive and shape the future of financial infrastructure.

What it’s like working at Ctrl Alt

• Build and own the future of finance: Take real responsibility in shaping digital capital markets, with the autonomy to lead decisions and drive impact.
• Solve meaningful problems with exceptional people: Tackle complex challenges at the intersection of finance and technology alongside leaders with experience from Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, UBS, and Revolut.
• Grow fast in a high‐performance environment: Stretch beyond your comfort zone through close collaboration, rapid feedback, and continuous learning.
• Innovate and make your mark: Bring bold ideas to life and influence our platform, products, and how we operate from day one.

How we support you:

• Competitive salaries with regular reviews that reflect your impact, performance, and progression.
• Generous stock options so you directly share in the company's growth and long‐term success.
• Premium private healthcare to support your physical wellbeing.
• 26 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off, and regional bank holidays.
• An enhanced parental leave policy to support you and your family at every stage.
• A MacBook, screens, and any additional equipment you need to perform at a high level.
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes covering childcare, groceries, EV cars, tech, pensions, bikes, and subscriptions.
• Modern, centrally located offices in London, Belfast, Dundalk, and Dubai – designed for collaboration and focus.
• An annual learning and personal development budget for training, exams, certifications, and qualifications – whatever helps you move forward.