Marks Sattin are looking for a hands-on, strategic Finance Director or Controller looking for a step up to join a high-growth, subscription-based business for an initial 12-month contract (maternity cover). This role will focus on financial operations, investor reporting, and commercial finance, with longer-term potential to transition into a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own financial investor relations, delivering funding, regular performance reports and negotiating pricing / service models.
* Deliver monthly financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
* Contribute strategic insights into the leadership team through the analysis and presentation of financial results, playing a key role in formulating and executing the company’s business strategy.
* Manage working capital and produce detailed cash flow forecasts.
* Monitor and control budgets, ensuring all expenditure aligns with financial targets, while identifying and addressing any variances.
* Own commercial decision-making, from tender analysis and proposals to contract execution.
* Drive continuous improvement in accounting practices, policies, and financial controls as the business scales.
* Ensure compliance with filing and payment deadlines, including tax and regulatory obligations.
* Manage the audit process, and liaise with external auditors.
Successful Candidate
* Accounting qualification
* Previous experience in either telco, scale-ups, or subscription-based products is desirable
* The gravitas, impact and presence to quickly gain the confidence and trust of both the investor and leadership teams.
* Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with senior stakeholders
* A commercially driven approach to ensure business growth and profitability are achieved.
* The ability to deliver budgeting, cash flow management, and financial forecasting autonomously.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in financial reporting.
* Agile person who works well in a fast-paced and changing environment
* Strong MS Excel skills and a bonus if you've used Xero
* Available at short notice or immediately is preferred as the role commences in May
Other Details
* 13-month fixed-term contract
* Based in Central London
* 2 days per week on-site minimum
* Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus
* Benefits: 3% pension, private healthcare, 25 days holiday + bank holidays