Financial Controller

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Helping tech, data and analytical focused businesses to scale

Ready to bring financial rigour to one of the UK’s most exciting AI companies?

Based out of Edinburgh, Aveni is an award-winning AI-driven Fin Tech, on a mission to revolutionise productivity and compliance in financial services, using purpose-built artificial intelligence. We specialise in Natural Language Processing and large language model innovation, most notably our proprietary FinLLM, the UK’s first financial services specific language model.

We collaborate with leading institutions to deliver high impact AI solutions like Aveni Assist and Aveni Detect that streamline adviser workflows and automate compliance with precision.

This is a newly created position, reporting directly to the COO, where you’ll own financial operations, reporting, and planning. You’ll bring investor-ready insights, improve financial processes, and act as a trusted voice in strategic decision-making.

You’ll be the financial backbone of the business, from day-to-day accounting to advising the board on key investment decisions.

• Lead and manage day-to-day finance operations including month-end close, reporting, and forecasting
• Build scalable finance processes and controls to support rapid growth
• Own the production of management accounts and financial statements
• Partner with leadership on financial planning, modelling, and scenario analysis
• Prepare board and investor reports that support funding rounds and strategic initiatives
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Manage relationships with auditors, accountants, and external advisors

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant
• Senior finance experience in a SaaS, tech, or VC-backed business
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and modelling skills
• Experience supporting or leading investor reporting, fundraising, or due diligence
• Proven ability to build scalable finance systems and processes
• Strategic mindset with hands-on operational capability
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort in fast-paced scale-up environments

• A collaborative and innovative work environment with awesome career growth opportunities
• 34 days holiday plus your birthday off (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Share options – we believe in shared success
• Skills development – continuous learning is at our core, expect the development to be front and centre of everything you do
• Remote and flexible working – remote, co-working spaces, or a mix of both
• Life insurance, income protection and private health care
• Freebies and discounts at a range of retailers
• Emotional wellbeing (Employee assistance programme provides access to 24/7 employee counselling and emotional support)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme (employer contribution matched up to 5%)

At Aveni, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to drive positive change and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of financial services, we'd love to hear from you.

We know that some people are likely to only apply where they meet 100% of requirements, but we’d like to hear from you anyway. Apply now to join us on our mission to transform the financial services industry through AI!

• Director

• Full-time

• Finance

• Software Development