Financial Controller (44C78E8)

Referment is working with a fast-growing, VC-backed technology company to hire a Financial Controller to take ownership of its finance function as the business enters its next stage of growth.This is a broad, hands-on role covering financial control, revenue, cash, compliance, treasury and reporting across an international SaaS business.Working directly with the leadership team, you'll have significant autonomy to improve how finance operates, introduce new systems and automate processes as the company scales.This isn't a maintenance role. The company is looking for someone who wants to build the finance function while running it.The RoleYou'll Be Responsible ForOwning the monthly close and producing accurate management accounts.Maintaining balance sheet integrity, including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.Producing monthly investor reporting and supporting board reporting.Reporting on SaaS metrics including ARR, revenue, cash, runway, unit economics and retention.Owning invoicing, collections, aged debt and revenue recognition.Improving and automating billing and revenue processes.Managing financial reporting across UK and international entities.Supporting statutory accounts, audit, tax and regulatory requirements.Managing intercompany accounting, transfer pricing and foreign exchange exposure.Running cash flow forecasting and supporting treasury decisions.Managing relationships with external accountants, tax advisers and other finance partners.Owning and improving the company's finance technology stack.Using AI and automation to reduce manual work across reconciliations, reporting and finance operations.Working directly with senior leadership on financial and commercial decisions.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for a hands-on Financial Controller who is comfortable operating within a fast-moving, growing business.You'll Ideally HaveACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or equivalent experience.Experience owning month-end close and management reporting from start to finish.Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly around revenue recognition, accruals and balance sheet control.Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management. Experience producing reporting for senior leadership, boards or investors.Exposure to international or multi-entity finance.Strong understanding of tax and financial compliance.A track record of improving finance processes and systems.Excellent attention to detail combined with a pragmatic approach to getting things done.The confidence to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.Experience within a SaaS, subscription or VC-backed technology company would be particularly relevant, especially if you've worked with ARR, deferred revenue and recurring billing.We're also particularly interested in people who are already using AI and automation within finance and can demonstrate processes they've improved or automated.Exposure to US finance, regulated businesses, SQL, Python or low-code automation tools would be useful but isn't essential.This could suit a Financial Controller, Senior Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Finance Manager looking for greater ownership within a high-growth technology company.#Referment