The Role
As we enter an ambitious phase of international growth following our latest fundraise, we are seeking a proactive Financial Controller to lead our finance function. You will not only ensure operational excellence but also act as a strategic business partner, providing the financial insights needed to scale our impact globally. You will manage our great Management Accountant and also work closely with the Senior Management Team on budgeting, fundraising, reporting and process improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop in a highly commercial accounting role with lots of scope to grow and expand.
Responsibilities
- Main responsible person for all daily finance activities, owning and improving finance policies and processes to balance control with risk.
- Work on a range of ad‑hoc projects as the business grows, such as process improvement and system implementation.
- Work with and manage our Management Accountant; oversee and mentor to ensure growth with the business.
- Prepare monthly management accounts for the Board, investors and SMT; annual consolidated statutory accounts with support from VP Operations & Finance and external accountants; provide reporting needs to the wider business.
- Support budgeting, cash‑flow forecasting and fundraising; monitor spend versus budget and advise teams.
- Act as finance business partner to the SMT, translating finance concepts and targets to non‑financial stakeholders.
- Monitor and manage treasury in the UK, US and AUS.
Required Experience
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified with 5 years PQE.
- Startup/Scaleup experience in a fast‑growth environment.
- Proven technical accounting experience from previous roles (managing the general ledger, owning month‑end and year‑end processes).
- Experience in building and holding stakeholders to budgets and forecasts.
- Experience in system implementation or process improvement, with automation or AI in an environment where things aren't always a finished article.
Nice to Have
- SaaS experience.
- International experience including multi‑currency consolidations and international tax compliance.
- Experience with fundraising or financial modelling.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Share options package – all employees have ownership in the company.
- Private healthcare.
- Company pension including salary sacrifice options.
- 25 days annual leave plus 5 day company shutdown in August plus bank holidays.
- Enhanced parental leave, including adoption and foster.
- Yellownest Salary Sacrifice Nursery Scheme – save with workplace nursery scheme.
- Bike to work scheme.
- Training budget.
- Weekly catch‑ups and monthly meetings to discuss ambitions and development.
- Lots of fun social activities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Skin Analytics embraces and is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. If you need any adjustments during our hiring process, you can indicate that at the next step.
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