Financial Controller

Are you a commercially minded Financial Controller looking to take ownership in a high-growth SaaS business? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can influence strategy, improve processes, and drive financial excellence? Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business, maintain the integrity of financial information, and help drive improvements in systems, processes, and performance. This is a high-impact role offering real ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to shape the financial infrastructure of a scaling technology business.

You will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with experience using Xero and advanced Excel skills.

Role Responsibilities:

• Own the production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset accounting.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, and statutory requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including payroll, and VAT returns.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, monitoring, and working capital optimisation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight, analysis, and challenge.
• Translate financial data into clear, meaningful information to support business decisions.
• Continuously review and improve finance systems, processes, and procedures.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and support statutory reporting and compliance.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining internal audit processes.

Role Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Experience managing payroll and finance operations.
• Strong understanding of tax, compliance, and financial reporting requirements.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to partner with stakeholders across the business.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using financial systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a SaaS or software business is advantageous.

Why Join TEG?

This is a unique opportunity to join a scaling SaaS business where finance plays a critical strategic role. You will have real ownership, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the ability to influence the financial direction of the business. You will be joining at an exciting stage of growth, helping to build scalable financial processes while supporting innovation and expansion.

Don’t meet all the requirements? We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria. Research indicates that women are often more hesitant to apply if they don’t feel they fulfil every requirement. We value diverse perspectives and welcome all qualified applicants.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary, from £75,000 per annum
• 25 days’ paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Great Pension and Bonus schemes
• Company Events and social activities
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous Professional Development (including PRINCE2 Agile and Six Sigma Certifications)
• Opportunity to shape and grow within a scaling SaaS business.

Working Conditions:

This role is onsite, 4 days a week based in our spacious office in London Kings Cross, a 5-minute walk from the mainline train station. Our office amenities include fresh fruits, a coffee machine, snacks, and a stocked fridge.

Additional information:

If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please contact our HR team. Transport Exchange Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We do not accept unsolicited applications from recruiters or agencies.

If you are looking for a Financial Controller role with real ownership, strategic influence, and the opportunity to help scale a SaaS business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!