Financial Controller

The Opportunity:

Excellent opportunity within our client business, a high growth VC backed Education Technology business operating globally. London and the South East. Having just secured a new round of funding the Board are looking to make a key hire in finance. This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified Accountant with a keen interest in high growth SME’s and EdTech.

The Role:

This is a number one role where you will work closely with the COO across all financial aspects of the business. This will include;

Financial Management

• To be the first point of contact for finance matters
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company
• Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
• Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to the company
• Develop appropriate procedures & controls to ensure effective segregation of duties across the business
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.

Financial Analysis

Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports

Ongoing management of P&L

• Create variance analysis template
• Create Dashboard of financial and operational KPI’s across the business
• Develop trend analysis approach to revenues and costs to manage margins

Ad hoc

Ongoing analysis of competitors and market trends

The person:

• A qualified Accountant
• Experience of producing financial and management accounts and MI

The Requirements:

• Advanced Excel skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail 
• Excellent team player
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Be a top problem solver, with an ability to deliver under pressure