Financial Controller - Remote UK based Location: Remote - UK based only. Main office is in Lincoln, ideally able to visit once per quarter Start date: ASAP Salary based on experience: £40,000 Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week About Tended At Tended, we create first-of-a-kind safety systems that use some of the most advanced technologies on the market to transform rail worker safety. Our flagship geofencing solution has been named as one of TIME’s Best Inventions 2023 and has made it onto the Digital Leaders 100 list for Geospatial Initiative of the Year 2023. We’re a venture-backed scale-up with an incredible team and work alongside industry-leading organisations in the rail sector to innovate and bring rail workers home safe every day. We put our people first through flexible and remote working, mental health policies and social activities. Tended is growing quickly and we're now looking for a Financial Controller to come and join our finance team and help support our growth. What we are looking for We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Controller who will take ownership of our financial operations, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with business acumen and leadership skills and support strategic decision-making. Responsibilities Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy of financial statements and regulatory compliance Manage the month-end and year-end close processes efficiently and accurately Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures driving continuous improvement Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, providing variance analysis and insights Partner with department heads to provide financial analysis and decision support Manage cash flow and working capital requirements Ensure tax compliance and optimize tax positions Line Manager to Accounts assistant with opportunity for team expansion Experience, skills and knowledge Even if you don’t think you 100% match all of the experience below we would encourage you to apply, as we’re always open to candidates who will learn and grow with us Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/ACCA certification preferred 7 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a management role Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements Experience with financial software Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial modelling Proven track record of implementing financial controls and process improvements Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders Reasons to join us Choice-first flexible and remote working policy Best in class private healthcare insurance Judgement-free mental health policy with instant access to free therapy ❤️ Learning and development budget Free sports membership ♀️ Group life insurance (death in service) Paid charity days Free railcard, if eligible ️ Want to learn more about working for Tended? Check out our careers page. Hiring process Initial interview with CFO Potential second interview with one or more key member of the team Questions? Questions about the company, job role or just want to chat first? We’re always happy to talk so pop an email to careerstended.co.uk, live chat with us from the blue bubble or reach out on LinkedIn.