Financial Controller in England

As a proud B-Corp, we focus on using business as a force for good. We do this by balancing out people and planet with profit. For every Mindful Chef recipe box bought we donate the equivalent of a school meal to a child in a less developed country (over 20 million meals donated and counting...) and we have also pledged to go Net Zero by **** but there are so many other initiatives that we would love to tell you about.

What we are looking for:

• Reporting into the Finance Director, we are looking for a Financial Controller to run our Finance Operations and work within a wider team of 5 team members.
• This is a rare opportunity to join a small, high-performance team with big ambitions, and great scope to make a real impact on the future of Mindful Chef.
• You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities within an ultra fast-paced environment.

You are:

• A chartered accountant, with relevant post qualified experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, data analysis and good at extracting the 'so what' from the data.
• A technical expert, with high attention to detail.
• Good with databases and queries, or have a desire to learn how to use them.
• An enthusiastic, approachable and ambitious person.
• Unafraid of suggesting new ways to drive the company forwards.
• Be willing to juggle a host of responsibilities, learning on the job in a fast-paced environment.

You will:

• Financial Reporting: End to end delivery and ownership of accurate, timely, relevant reporting and accounting information, including management accounts, group financial reporting and the annual external audit.
• Ownership of the month end close process (P&L and balance sheet) including variance analysis.
• Financial Control: Review overhead costs, providing solutions to reduce spend where possible. You will be a technical expert, developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Work closely with external advisors on any new accounting treatment required or proposed.
• Operational Finance: Business partner relevant departments (CoGs, fulfillment, office, people). Responsible for approving supplier payruns. Responsible for payroll & associated taxes, working closely with the People Team. Primary contact for banking relationships & responsible for cash management. Ensure accurate and timely compliance with the company's corporate requirements (e.g. VAT returns and corporate tax filings) with the support of the FD & Tax advisors.
• Systems & Processes: Work closely with data to drive automation of information, driving efficiency & to better allow for value-add insight from finance vs data collection. Manage future changes or improvements to our accounting software, tools and internal processes.
• Management: 2 direct reports; responsible for their training & development, work management & direction.

Why us?

• A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication.
• Hybrid working from our office based in Wandsworth.
• Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet.
• Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally.
• Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals, a gym, a vertical farm, and pet-friendly policies.
• Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, and a generous holiday package (30 days +).