Financial Controller

Pion

Financial Controller at Pion guiding finance operations, compliance, and audit for a growing digital platform. Overseeing finance processes and reporting for key leadership.

Posted 4/29/2026contractLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a key role in building a best in class finance function by strengthening processes, systems, and ways of working.
Own the quality, accuracy, and integrity of accounting data, ensuring strong audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
Drive confidence in financial systems and reporting for the CFO and senior leadership team.
Responsible for auditing.
Oversee and document day-to-day operational finance processes, including invoicing, collections, payables, and payroll.
Lead efficient weekly and monthly reporting, including a robust month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
Ensure timely completion of tax, statutory, and financial reporting requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Newly qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA), with 3+ years audit experience.
Hands-on experience using ERP system such as Sage Intacct, SAP, Vision, NetSuite.
Strong understanding of the Financial Controller role and accountability across core finance operations and reporting.
Confident relationship-builder with the ability to partner beyond Finance and influence a range of stakeholders.
Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Solid knowledge of statutory reporting requirements for legal entities with experience of taking end to end ownership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary.
30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
Accredited 'Great Place To Work’ company in three categories.
Commitment to personal development and career growth, coaching workshops and progression plans.
Remote-first working environment.
Flexible working hours (start between 8-10am and finish between 4:30-6:30pm).
Focus on welfare. We offer a monthly wellness allowance, gym memberships, access to mental health first aiders, a health cash plan and more.
Access to incredible partnership discounts for the biggest brands in the world. Think Google, Apple, GymShark, Domino's, Uber and loads more!
£200 work from home set up allowance to put towards your at-home working space.

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingauditingfinancial reportingmonth-end closebalance sheet reconciliationstax reportingstatutory reportinginvoicingcollectionspayables

Soft Skills

relationship-buildinginfluencingorganizational skillsself-motivationprioritizationcommunicationcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

ACAACCA