Financial Controller - Technology - £85,000 plus bonus plus LTIP (to be defined)

Financial Controller Technology £85,000 plus bonus plus LTIP (to be defined)Based in central London my client is a Private Equity Backed Technology group with an exciting and market leading product and is looking for a Financial Controller. The role reports to the CFO and will allow her time to focus on acquisitions and investor relations.The Financial Controller will take full ownership of the day-to-day finance operations, statutory compliance, financial reporting, and month-end close for the SaaS business. Operating as the operational right-hand to the CFO you will ensure the financial integrity of the company, scale accounting processes, manage subscription-based revenue recognition (e.g., ASC 606 / IFRS 15), and track core SaaS metrics (ARR, MRR, churn, gross margins)Key Responsibilities1. Accounting Operations & Month-End CloseOwn and manage the end-to-end accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance. Deliver an accurate, structured, and fast month-end close (targeting Day 5 ) with complete balance sheet reconciliations (bank, deferred revenue, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany).Oversee and optimize the financial ledger 2. SaaS Revenue Recognition & Billing ComplianceManage subscription revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP/IFRS standards (e.g., deferred and unbilled revenue schedules).Partner with Customer Success and Sales operations to ensure billing, invoicing, and contract terms align with recognized revenue.3. Financial Reporting & FP&A SupportAssist in preparing monthly management accounts, board packs, and variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast).Track and report key SaaS operational metrics: Monthly/Annual Recurring Revenue (MRR/ARR), Net Revenue Retention (NRR), Customer Churn, LTV, and CAC payback periods.Support annual budgeting, 13-week cash flow forecasting, and long-term financial modelling. 4. Statutory Compliance, Audit & TaxAct as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and statutory reporting requirements.Ensure full compliance with local tax obligations (VAT, PAYE, corporation tax, R&D tax credit claims).Strengthen internal financial controls, approval workflows, and segregation of duties.5. Team Leadership & Business PartneringHire, mentor, and develop junior finance and transactional staff as the company scales.Provide commercial and operational insights to department heads (Product, Engineering, Sales) to manage burn rate and unit economics. Required Qualifications & ExperienceQualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA Sector Experience: Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager within a B2B SaaS, tech, or high-growth scale-up environment. Technical SaaS Knowledge: Deep understanding of subscription revenue models, deferred revenue accounting, and SaaS metrics. Systems Proficiency: Strong experience with modern cloud accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Xero, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics) and billing/CRM toolsGrowth Mindset: Hands-on mentality combined with strategic ambition to grow into a future Finance Director role.Stakeholder Skills: Confident communicating financial data and risk to non-finance executives, founders, or PE/VC investors.Please provide your current residential location when applying.Please note.At Alexander Charles we take the protection of your data very seriously and I would draw your attention to our GDPR statement which can be found on our website under the heading “legal”By sending us your details, you will have deemed to have considered and accepted these terms.