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Interim Financial Controller | Fintech Scale-Up | 6-9 Months. Harmonic are delighted to be working with a rapidly scaling Fintech Scale-Up to find them a Financial Controller on an initial 6 or 9 month interim contract, with the potential for it to become permanent thereafter. Our client has developed breakthrough technology which is used by world leading financial institutions across the UK, US, and beyond. They are a mission driven business and have a diverse team from all walks of life which is something they are very proud about. They foster a hardworking culture which rewards those who put in the work. Team collaboration is important for them, especially during this interim period as the company enters a significant period of growth. They are therefore looking for someone who is open to a hybrid working model, where they can collaborate with the wider finance team and across departments. The Role: This role reports directly into the CFO and will manage a lean finance team directly. This role is essential for overseeing the day-to-day finance function and ensuring compliance within a regulated industry. The role will have technical elements to it which requires a deep understanding of statutory reporting, audit and tax. Given they are an international business, they require an experienced candidate with a background in consolidating accounts for businesses based in both the UK & US.
Job Responsibility:
Take lead and ownership of accounting, audit, regulatory compliance and payroll processes
Establish and maintain robust financial controls
Consolidate accounts for the UK & US entities
Lead the high performing finance team
Support the CFO on fundraising activities
Provide Quarterly updates to investors
Take lead on annual audit, including statutory accounts under UK GAAP & US GAAP
Make continuous improvements to financial systems
Optimise business performance by implementing efficient processes
Requirements:
Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Previous experience in a fast growth scale-up business
Experience developing Financial Controls
Strong leadership and team management skills
Highly knowledgeable about financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and controls
Effective communicator
Knowledge of UK GAAP & US GAAP
Experience or active interest in Technology and SaaS
Nice to have:
Previously worked within the FinTech, B2B SaaS, or broader Tech sector