
Financial Controller
Lawhive
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £100,000 - £120,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Own and manage key finance operations including management accounts, consolidated reporting, tax, payroll, treasury management, and invoice management in partnership with the VP of Finance
- Lead the monthly financial close process, ensuring all accounting and reconciliations are completed within deadlines
- Develop flux analysis for variance monitoring and cash flow forecasting
- Prepare the company for audit and consolidated statutory reporting for the year ending December 2026
- Ensure audit readiness through robust documentation and control processes
- Review and implement additional financial reporting requirements, including:
- - Share-based payment accounting
- - Acquisition accounting
- - Revenue recognition policies and associated assets
- Deliver continuous process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting, reconciliation, and control processes
- Coordinate and develop a team of two management accountants and one finance associate
- Foster collaboration across the finance function
Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience in finance, with demonstrated experience in a tech startup or fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Proven experience managing the audit process from preparation through completion
- Strong technical experience in:
- - Accounting reconciliations
- - Payroll processes
- - Month-end close procedures
- Relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CFA)
- Exceptional attention to detail in both accuracy and presentation of work
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, digestible insights
- Highly collaborative working style
- Passionate about leveraging technology to drive financial operations
- Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, scaling environment.
Benefits
- Meaningful early-stage equity at one of Europe’s fastest growing startups
- 33 days’ annual leave (25 + bank holidays) plus your birthday off
- Pension contribution via Nest
- 20% off legal fees through Lawhive
- Top-spec equipment - MacBook/Windows
- Regular team building activities and socials!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
management accountsconsolidated reportingtax managementpayroll processestreasury managementinvoice managementflux analysiscash flow forecastingaudit preparationfinancial reporting
Soft Skills
attention to detailcommunication skillscollaborative working styleprocess improvementleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilitytime managementanalytical thinking
Certifications
ACAACCACPACFA