Controller managing financial operations for &Open, the first happiness platform. Overseeing financial compliance, reporting, and partnering with leadership for strategic insights.
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, invoicing, financial reporting, and oversight of the accounting team.
Lead the month-end close process, continuously improving time-to-close while ensuring reporting accuracy and completeness.
Own cash flow management, ensuring sufficient liquidity for growth, operations, and compliance purposes.
Maintain full oversight of the company’s cash flow statement, P&L, and balance sheet.
Support direct and indirect tax processes (VAT, GST, CT, R&D Tax Credit) and ensure timely, accurate submissions.
Manage the annual financial audit, liaising with auditors and other external stakeholders to ensure investor-grade reporting.
Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and legislation.
Partner with the CFO and department heads to ensure alignment to strategic and operational goals.
Prepare and present financial reports to senior leaders, translating variances into clear business drivers and actionable recommendations.
Track and analyse key business metrics (e.g., gross margin, working capital) to inform decision-making.
Work closely with other teams to connect & control operational data to financial impact and influence decision-making.
Drive key finance initiatives, including process and system improvements, ERP selection and implementation, and automation projects.
Enhance financial data integrity and visibility to enable real-time performance tracking.
Requirements
ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA qualified, with a proven track record in statutory financial control (IFRS) and experience partnering with commercial teams.
Prior experience in high-paced, frequently changing environments — preference for VC-backed scale-ups or those that have undergone transformation (e.g. ERP implementation).
Strong communication skills, capable of translating finance into business terms for non-finance stakeholders.
Demonstrated business partnering skills in a hybrid work set-up (2 days in the office), with a proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver multiple initiatives under tight deadlines.
Proactive, growth-oriented mindset with the ability to shift focus from historical reporting to forward-looking analysis over time.
Thrives on bringing clarity and structure to financial and business data, reporting, and teams, with a focus on continuous learning and development.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Hybrid Working Model
Company Pension
Healthcare cover
Exciting experience in a fast-paced start-up environment
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