Equifind is partnering with a scaling technology business looking for a Financial Controller. You'll lead the UK finance function and own accounting operations for the UK entities. That covers financial reporting, statutory and regulatory compliance, cash management, company secretarial duties and a strong control environment. You'll report to the Group Corporate Controller. You'll also work closely with UK commercial leadership and FP&A and support the group-wide close.
Key responsibilities:
- Leadership: Lead, coach and develop the UK finance team, including hiring, onboarding and succession planning. Act as the main escalation point for UK finance issues.
- Reporting: Own the monthly management accounts and the annual statutory accounts. Provide variance analysis and commentary on revenue and cost trends.
- Statutory and compliance: Oversee year-end accounts, tax returns and VAT/HMRC filings. Manage the external audit. Own Companies House filings and the statutory registers.
- Business partnering: Act as finance partner to UK commercial leadership. Give financial input on client contracts, pricing, renewals and VAT implications.
- Budgeting and cash: Support the UK budget and forecasts. Oversee treasury and cash management, and approve vendor payments.
- Operational finance and controls: Review balance sheet and bank reconciliations, oversee month-end processing, sign off payroll, manage aged debt and payables, and oversee payment processing, reconciliations and chargebacks.
- Process improvement: Drive standardisation and look for AI and automation opportunities across the close, reconciliations and reporting. Support the group consolidation and the quarterly and year-end close.
About you
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with previous experience managing a team.
- Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP, UK VAT and HMRC requirements
- Experience with NetSuite or another ERP; advanced Excel
- Proven experience leading and developing a finance team
- Strong background in internal controls and process improvement
- Organised and detail-focused, able to work to tight month-end deadlines
- Confident presenting financial information clearly; discreet with confidential matters
- Takes ownership and works well both on your own and in a team
Financial Controller employer: Equifind Group Careers
Equifind is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance and employee well-being. As a Finance Operations Manager in a leading Private Equity firm located in the vibrant West End, you will benefit from broad experience in a structured environment, competitive salary, annual performance-related bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, alongside generous annual leave. This role not only provides meaningful responsibilities but also fosters professional growth within a dynamic and fast-paced industry.
