Financial Controller (1st finance hire) | Cyber security SaaS
Hybrid model (WFH + Shoreditch 1-2 days p/w)
£70/75k + options
We’ve been retained by a Shoreditch based SaaS startup who have recently secured a sizeable funding round & have plans for a large extension later this year. Their technology platform is being described as a business must-have & is generating huge amounts of interest the world over.
You will be the first finance hire, working very closely with the CEO/Founder, taking responsibility for the finance function. The Financial Controller position is an all-encompassing role with a company-wide remit and is an opportunity to bring the finance function in-house and build from the ground up, including designing and implementing all internal processes and procedures.
Key responsibilities to include:
- Build robust, scalable finance and operational controls
- Prepare monthly management accounts with analysis and commentaries
- Company-wide budgeting, forecasting & planning
- Analyse financial & non-financial KPIs
- Provide insights and recommendations to SLT, so as to support business decision making, including geographical expansion & potential product enhancements
- Statutory reporting and compliance, including VAT and R&D
- Manage the full transactional finance piece (AP/AR/credit control/banking/reconciliations etc), automating where possible using technology. Currently using Pento, Pleo & Stripe
Profile:
- Qualified accountant with relevant PQE from with a rapid-scale tech environment
- Extremely hands on with a “roll your sleeves up and get your hands dirty” mentality, whilst also being able & comfortable operating as a strong business partner
- Naturally curious and inquisitive
- Startup enthusiast
Please do get in touch today!