Financial Controller – Early stage FinTech Start-up

Financial Controller – Early stage FinTech Start-up

London / Hybrid

Talentedge are currently working with an early-stage UK fintech preparing to launch within the next couple of weeks.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can join as a foundational member of the finance team, in a lean high calibre business, this is not one to miss.

Reporting directly into an experienced commercial CFO, this role will be incredibly hands on owning the day-to-day financial control, daily settlements, reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, general ledger, VAT, and month-end close.

This is a real builder role, hands on in the detail with plans to build and scale a team going forward as the business kicks on from launch.

Responsibilities

• Own daily settlement reconciliations and cash flow monitoring, escalating issues promptly to the Head of Finance.
• Manage the general ledger, including journal entries, month-end and year-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, statutory financial statements, and ad hoc reports.
• Lead VAT returns, regulatory compliance filings, and audit preparation.
• Monitor and manage liquidity on an ongoing basis, with particular attention to settlement flows and funding positions.
• Build and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies suited to a fast-scaling, regulated fintech environment.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Manage the relationship with an international operations team who process and push reconciliation data.
• Indirectly manage relationships with third-party vendors involved in reconciliation processes.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation as the business scales.

Required Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)
• 4+ years PQE
• Demonstrable experience in high-frequency, daily settlement or cash management environments.
• Clear, confident communicator – strong business partnering with senior stakeholders including CEO

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