Financial Controller

3 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Leo Recruitment Limited Full time
Do you have what it takes to maintain the financial health and operational efficiency of an organisation that is required to maintain a high level of compliance and regulation?

Are you ready and capable of taking on the responsibility of management accounts and operations for a group of companies with precision and accuracy?

Would you love to join a company that cares greatly about their staff and how they do business, eager to contribute to a team committed to excellence, where every member plays a vital role in shaping the future of the company?

If youre a Financial Controller looking for a unique opportunity that offers growth in a high-end but non-corporate environment, then this could be the perfect position for you

Salary & Benefits:
Competitive salary between £50-60,000 per annum depending on experienceFully remote work arrangement from anywhere in the UKFlexible working, allowing you to prioritise family, friends, hobbies, and other commitmentsFuture career prospects within a growing start-upGenerous/unlimited holiday (officially 28 days plus bank holidays, however the company operates a flexible fair use policy on additional leave beyond this if you want or need to take additional time off)Private healthcare (Vitality)Life insurancePension schemeCompany retreats and team-building eventsCasual dress codeAn enjoyable, positive, entrepreneurial working environment and a great team spirit
The Role: Financial Controller

Leo Recruitment are hiring on behalf of a fractional CFO to businesses in the Cybersecurity and Fintech industries. They predominantly support startup organisations who do not require a full time CFO team during their early stages of growth.

The CFO provides expert part-time Finance Director services for business leaders who need support with improving profitability, managing budgets, developing strategic plans, making informed decisions with reports, enhancing compliance, and improving efficiency and productivity.

At the heart of their operations lies the creativity and expertise of their in-house team, equipped with a highly skilled workforce who nurture and leverage the team's collective passions and skills.

As their Financial Controller, you will work in an autonomous environment where you will be responsible for:
Supporting the Senior Leadership team in delivering strategies, performing financial modeling, and developing/maintaining annual budgets and forecasts.Overseeing accounting operations, establishing and managing statutory accounting and reporting, and creating management accounts and financial analyses.Developing project cost estimates and pricing models, updating forecasts, and providing commercial decision support, ensuring cost control.Reporting on cash position, overseeing customer invoicing and payroll, and managing cash reserves and foreign exchange.Ensuring timely tax payments, monitoring transfer pricing compliance, and managing relationships with outsourced accounting and tax professionals.Overseeing business support activities (procurement, asset tracking, insurance renewals), identifying cost-saving opportunities, and promoting process automation and ERP solutions.
To Be Successful:
You will need to have a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and be a professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ICAS, ACAS) or working towards such qualifications with excellent technical accounting skills.You should have at least 5 years of post-qualifying experience in a commercial organisation with experience in delivering high-quality financial standards in accordance with accounting standards, including experience in implementing financial controls, processes, and procedures.You'll need to have previous line management experience of a multi-disciplinary team.Additional qualifications or experience in tax, sourcing funding, and implementing ERP system solutions are advantageous.

Location:
Fully remote from anywhere in the UK.

Working Hours: There is a strong emphasis on creating a positive team environment and a company culture which encourages employees to work under their own initiative, so flexible working is available.

This Role Would Be Suitable For: A Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Finance Director, Accountant, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Head of Finance, or a Senior Finance Executive who would thrive in an exciting start-up environment.

Diversity & Inclusion: Leo Recruitment and all our clients are committed to creating an inclusive and innovative future. Our recruitment process reflects our ethical values, celebrating the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of every individual. You can always expect fairness and equality when you apply through us.

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