At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial operations and reporting for a high-growth subscription business.
- Company: Join a dynamic, VC-backed company scaling internationally.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive pay, and opportunity to shape financial strategy.
- Other info: Collaborate closely with senior leadership in a fast-paced, innovative setting.
- Why this job: Make impactful decisions that drive growth in an exciting start-up environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in financial control and strong modelling skills.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
Zanda is an Executive search partner that works exclusively with high growth start-ups as they look to scale their business with senior talent. A high-growth, VC-backed subscription business is scaling internationally and looking for an Interim Financial Controller to join for six months.
Reporting to the Finance Director, working closely with the CFO and CEO, you'll:
- Run the monthly close and statutory reporting
- Own audit, tax, cash and working capital
- Build the controls that keep finance reliable as the business scales
- Turn the numbers into decisions the Board actually acts on
Day to day:
- Deliver monthly management accounts and the Board narrative
- Build forecasting models for retention, revenue, costs and cash
- Get close to churn and reactivation trends, not just report them
- Own FRS 102 statutory accounts and the audit relationship
- Handle VAT and international tax as new markets come online
- Manage an AP direct report and sharpen AP controls
You should be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with solid post-qualification experience in financial control, ideally gained in DTC, subscription or scale-up environments. Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP/IFRS, genuine modelling ability, and real enthusiasm for working with AI tools day to day.
Interim Financial Controller | London (hybrid) | FMCG | Series B in City of London employer: Zanda
Zanda is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment within a high-growth global FinTech group that values innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from a culture that encourages professional development and hands-on involvement in shaping the treasury function, while also enjoying the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology in a rapidly evolving industry. With a commitment to employee growth and a robust support system, Zanda provides a rewarding platform for those looking to make a significant impact in their careers.
