Lawhive

Financial Controller

Lawhive

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: LondonUnited 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

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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