Financial Controller

Drive Commercial Success Through Finance – Join Avanti as a Financial Controller

At Avanti Communications, we're on a mission to redefine connectivity- bringing high-speed Ka-band satellite communications to underserved regions across EMEA. Our satellite technology helps protect communities, unlock opportunities and connect people where traditional networks can't reach.

Backed by our bold vision to 'Be More', we empower our people to take ownership, innovate, and grow their careers in a collaborative environment. Join a friendly, high-performing Finance team where you'll have real influence across the business and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We're looking for a qualified accountant to join our Finance team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with around 2 years' post-qualified experience who wants to take ownership of a key trading entity while developing commercial, treasury and business partnering expertise.

You'll play a central role in financial reporting, cash flow management and strategic decision-making, working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

• Own the financial control of Avanti's primary trading entity.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L reporting and detailed financial analysis.
• Manage month-end processes including journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.
• Oversee statutory reporting and coordinate with external auditors.
• Own the Group cash flow forecast and support liquidity planning.
• Provide commercial insight to improve financial performance and support decision-making.
• Business partner with senior leaders across the organisation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and annual planning.
• Drive finance process improvements and systems development initiatives.
• Contribute to wider Finance projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Around of 2 years' post-qualified experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge under IFRS.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with in telecoms, technology or other fast-paced industries.
• Exposure to private equity-backed businesses.
• Experience using Net Suite.
• Previous involvement in statutory accounts preparation and external audits.
• Experience mentoring and supporting more junior finance team members, or a natural ability to help develop others would be advantageous

• Matching pension contributions up to 6%
• Private medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• 25 days' annual leave plus a CEO Birthday Gift Day
• Hybrid working and Flexi Time (2 days in the office)
• Professional study support and e-learning opportunities
• Recognition programmes, social events and a collaborative Finance team

This role offers genuine ownership, exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to develop both technically and commercially within an international satellite business. If you're looking for a position where you can influence decisions, improve processes and accelerate your career, we'd love to hear from you.