Financial Controller in Guildford

About Sycurio: Sycurio is a global leader in secure, frictionless payment solutions that empower enterprises to enhance customer experience and simplify compliance. Its patented cloud-based technologies protect sensitive data across all customer interactions and channels, ensuring compliance with industry standards like PCI DSS while reducing fraud risk and strengthening trust. Founded in 2009 as Semafone, Sycurio supports organizations in over 50 countries across five continents, partnering with leading brands worldwide. Backed by major investor Livingbridge, Sycurio continues to pioneer solutions that make payments secure and seamless.

Sycurio is seeking a Financial Controller responsible for overseeing all accounting activities, including financial reporting and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Leading the accounting team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Accounting daily function, cash flow management and monitoring of working capital including collection of debts, timely invoicing of customers and payment of suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and cashflow statements. Ensure all financial reporting is compliant with accounting standards FRS102. Lead the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports. Lead on the production of our monthly board pack, providing detailed analysis and commentary on financial results. Monthly reporting to our PE investors. Monthly reporting for the banks.
• Financial Controls & Compliance: Maintain and improve internal financial controls to safeguard company assets. Ensure compliance with local, state and UK tax requirements and liaise with auditors and tax authorities as needed. Day to day lead on the annual external annual audit.
• Cash Flow & Treasuring Management: Manage cash flow and working capital to optimize financial efficiency. Prepare weekly 2+12 weekly cashflow forecast.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and manage the accounting team (currently a team of 3), ensuring strong performance and professional development. Promote a culture of continuous improvement in the accounting function, implementing best practices.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Oversee the financial systems and ensure their continuous improvement. Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve financial reporting systems for accuracy and efficiency.
• Information Security Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting Sycurio in managing and maintaining certification for the following frameworks: ISO27001, PCI (Data Security Standard, Payment Application Data Security Standard, Software Security Framework, Secure Software Lifecycle), Cyber Essentials, HITRUST.

Experience Required

• Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proven capability to remain composed under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Skilled in leading and managing a high-performing team.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel with demonstrated technical expertise.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• CIMA or ACCA qualified, with a minimum of 3-5 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred but not mandatory.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.