Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Posted 2 days ago by Wade Macdonald

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Permanent

Summary: The Financial Controller/Manager role in Reading offers an experienced professional the opportunity to oversee core financial operations and reporting within a dynamic software organization. This position emphasizes maintaining financial accuracy, compliance, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership. The role supports a collaborative work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing all accounting activities, including billing, accounts receivable/payable, general ledger, cost accounting and revenue recognition
  • Leading the month-end close process and ensuring timely financial reporting
  • Managing general ledger accuracy in alignment with both group policies and local statutory requirements
  • Coordinating audits and handling tax, VAT, payroll, and ISO internal audit processes
  • Monitoring cash flow, overseeing financial ratios and performance analytics
  • Ensuring adherence to IFRS standards, particularly IFRS 15 and IFRS 16, with responsibility for revenue audits and key compliance submissions
  • Supporting forecast updates, variance analysis, and reporting to group-level stakeholders
  • Providing insight on pipeline analysis, commission reporting, and margin performance against forecast

Key Skills:

  • Recognised accounting qualification (CPA or ACCA)
  • Background in audit and experience in financial controller roles
  • Solid grasp of IFRS reporting
  • Strong systems knowledge, ideally with exposure to NetSuite, BPC, and Salesforce
  • Highly analytical and detail-focused
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Previous experience within a software, SAAS, or Fintech company

Salary (Rate): 65000

City: Reading

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT