Financial Controller

StrideUp is leading a new era of values-driven finance. Ranked the 5th fastest growing fintech in the UK and Ireland in 2025, we have already deployed hundreds of millions in property finance, supporting people in achieving their financial goals. What makes us different is how we combine purpose with performance. We began with home finance, creating a shariah-compliant alternative trusted by the Muslim community and welcomed by anyone seeking fairer, more transparent products. This product-market fit has powered our growth, and is only the beginning. Our vision is bigger; to expand our offering and build a financial institution that opens doors for communities often left behind. Joining StrideUp means being part of a high-performing, values-driven team at the most exciting point in our journey. We have proven success behind us and huge opportunity ahead, and now we are ready to build beyond.

The Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of StrideUp’s financial control environment while scaling the corporate and fund accounting function as the business grows. Reporting into the Department Head, this is a high-impact role at the centre of a fast-growing fintech, with responsibility for a £400m+ Balance Sheet and increasing complexity across group structures, funding arrangements, and Islamic finance products. You’ll go beyond reporting — driving control, building scalable processes, and acting as a key partner to leadership, regulators, and investors.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Control & Oversight
  • Own the integrity and control of the Group’s financial statements
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve the financial control framework across the business
  • Ensure robust internal controls, governance, and risk management processes are in place and operating effectively
• Corporate and Fund Accounting
  • Oversee and manage accounting for the StrideUp Group, including consolidation of SPVs and administering our financial structure
  • Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of financial instruments and funding arrangements
  • Maintain clear visibility and control over sources and uses of funds
• Financial Reporting & Audit
  • Lead the business through annual audits and act as the primary contact for external auditors
  • Oversee preparation of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards
  • Own and develop the Group’s accounting policies and technical position papers
• Management Reporting & Planning
  • Own and enhance the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting
  • Oversee management reporting across financing entities and the wider Group
• Regulatory & Compliance
  • Manage FCA reporting and regulatory submissions in a timely and accurate manner
  • Strengthen processes around capital adequacy, solvency, and regulatory reporting

You Are

• Technically confident, with deep expertise in financial instruments, multi-entity consolidation, and complex balance sheets
• Thrive in a scale-up environment, comfortable with change and building processes as you go
• A natural owner, comfortable taking accountability for the finance function and control environment
• The audit point of contact, managing external advisors, and acting as a key point of contact for regulators
• Proactive and hands-on, with strong attention to detail and a drive to see deliverables through end-to-end
• Detail oriented, with a sharp eye for errors or inconsistencies
• ACA Qualified accountant
• 8+ Years post-qualified experience within a bank or specialist lender
• Strong technical accounting expertise, particularly in structured finance and financial instruments
• Proven experience in financial control, audit ownership and maintaining a robust control environment in a highly regulated industry
• Regulatory and compliance awareness (e.g. capital adequacy, solvency, regulatory returns)

Desirable

• Experience within a top 10 firm
• Audit experience within financial services

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

25 days annual holiday

Health insurance

Life insurance

3% pension contribution

Monthly socials

Central London location

Friendly and informal startup environment with a focus on performance and impact

Equal Opportunity Employer

StrideUp is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We celebrate the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and look forward to seeing how you can contribute to our mission.