Financial Controller

Harper May is working with a founder-led technology company that has reached £15m revenue and is now investing in its finance infrastructure to support the next phase of growth. The business has recently secured additional funding and is building out its back-office functions. They are now seeking a Financial Controller to establish robust financial controls and reporting as the company scales.

The Role Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will own the full finance control function-from transaction processing through to board reporting. This is a hands-on role that requires both technical rigour and the ability to communicate complex financial issues clearly to non-finance stakeholders in a growing, fast-moving business. Execute the monthly close cycle, producing accurate management accounts and statutory returns on time Design and embed financial controls and process documentation to support scaling Manage GL reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet ownership Lead tax compliance and audit engagement with external advisors Build cash flow forecasting and working capital management disciplines Support strategic finance projects, including systems implementation and process redesign Line manage a junior finance team and define capability requirements as the function grows What we are looking for Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) 5 years as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager, ideally in technology or software Proven ability to lead month-end and year-end closes independently Solid grounding in IFRS/UK GAAP and revenue recognition under IFRS 15 Systems-comfortable and pragmatic about process improvement Clear communicator who can distil financial data for a commercial audience