Financial Controller
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Position Overview & Specifications
A newly created role within a fast-paced Tech company for an experienced & qualified Financial Controller.
Reporting into the CFO this position will be responsible for a small team and have ownership of the business’s day to day financial operations.
Currently undergoing a positive period of change this is a great time to join the team as you will be able to add value and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Financial Operations team.
To be a suitable candidate you will need to fully qualified, have previous team management experience and have exceptional financial operations/controllership experience.
Ideally your experience will have been gained within a Tech, Media or similarly fast paced environment.
Responsibilities of the role include:
· Manage a team of 4-5 people, ensuring training, development and balanced workloads
· Full responsibility for the monthly management accounts, reviewing, signing off and submitting within 10 working days of month end
· Prepare annual statutory accounts for audit and reconcile to management accounts
· Manage the year end audit, liaising with auditors and managing the relationship
· Constantly review and update the financial reporting systems to ensure optimisation of use alongside compliance with government regulations/legislation
· Oversee the corporation tax & VAT calculations and returns
· Manage the company cashflow
· Full oversight of the ledger, dealing with any escalated issues
Ideal candidate:
· Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with post qualified experience
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong work relationships
· Proven team management experience, mentoring, developing and ensuring the correct structure is in place to meet business needs
· Ideally experience gained within a Tech/Media or similar environment
· Thrives in a fast paced environment where your work has a real commercial outcome for the business
· Ability to interact and communicate with stakeholders of all levels,
· Excellent attention to detail and deadline orientated
· Calm under pressure
Please note only suitable applicants will be contacted regarding this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £70,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
Reference ID: 1088
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Financial Controller roles across New Avenues's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £70,000 - £80,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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