Job details

Financial Controller

Series B Growth SaaS Start-up

Location
London
Sector
Technology & SaaS
Type
Permanent
Starts
ASAP

Job description

Financial Controller | Series B Growth SaaS Start-up | Central London

The client

Harmonic is excited to be working on an exclusive basis with one of the UK's fastest-growing SaaS start-ups who are looking for a financial controller to help develop a leading social media analytics platform that has the potential to change the way businesses interact with their customers.

The business is growing rapidly having heavily disrupted its market, forecasting revenue growth in 2022 of 150%, with an anticipated £5m turnover this year. Current discussions are taking place with major clients to expand the platform in both the UK and internationally.

The company is based in an exciting start-up hub in central London, based in a fantastic modern office, boasting access to many vibrant restaurants, cafes, and bars. The senior leadership team is diverse in terms of age, gender, and ethnicity, putting their value and inclusive culture at the forefront of their plans for growth.

Having recently appointed a new CFO, they are now looking to further build out their finance department to continue to ensure rapid growth and having just raised a significant series B funding round, this isa brilliant opportunity to join a rapidly scaling SaaS start-up.

The role

The Financial Controller will work directly with the CFO and will ultimately be responsible for the end-to-end finance function including financial control and supporting with FP&A. As the second member of the finance team, you'll be working on a number of high-level commercial projects across the business. As the business continues to grow the successful candidate can expect to see quick career progression.

Responsibilities

  • Producing the monthly management accounts offering insightful analysis.

  • Develop and produce insightful KPI analytics based on SaaS metrics.

  • Improve and implement robust financial controls.

  • Management of the monthly close.

  • Streamline the month-end process.

  • Involvement in project & capital expenditure appraisals

  • Manage and assist the growth of the finance team, ensuring teamwork across the function.

  • Extensive Ad-Hoc projects alongside the CFO as they undergo growth.

What we need to see (Essential)

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Ambitious, motivated, and passionate about being part of a SaaS start-up.
  • Willingness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck into the detail.
  • Ambitious and 'understands' the 'chaos' that life in a start-up involves!
  • Team player who will demonstrate and contribute to the strong company culture.

What we would like to see (non-essential)

  • Previous experience in SaaS, social media, or subscription-based businesses.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environments.
  • Experience with group consolidation process.

Salary & Benefits

  • £70,000 - £85,000 (Depending on experience)
  • Attractive share options package
  • Hybrid working available
  • 25 days holiday

Start date: ASAP

If this role is of interest, please apply online. Due to the high volume of applications, we are receiving, if you have not heard back from us, please assume your application was unfortunately unsuccessful on this occasion.

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