Financial Controller

Posted Oct 12

Description

Hello!

Thanks for checking out our job posting for the role of Financial Controller at PerchPeek. You’ve already taken a tiny step towards being a part of our team – huzzah!

We know that taking your next career step is as exciting as it can be exhausting. So, with that in mind, we’ve tried to keep our description simple and cliché free to help you decide if PerchPeek and this role are a good match for you.

WHAT IS PERCHPEEK?

Have you ever relocated before? Did you manage to do it without eye rolling or swearing? Or if you haven’t ever relocated, how do you feel about the prospect of figuring it all out on your own? Finding a place to stay, shipping your stuff, organising utilities and new bank accounts…the list of things to organise goes on and on. No matter where in the world you go, relocating is a complicated, time-intensive, and stressful process. PerchPeek was conceived to change that.

Our aim is to guide people through every stage of their relocation. Our product is a delightful combination of tech, relocation coaching, content & partnerships which work together to make moving simpler, faster, and more fun.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for an experienced and versatile Financial Controller to build a world-class financial control function. You will work closely with the CEO, COO and Part-time CFO of a high growth startup with international exposure. The role requires the ability to implement improvements to existing processes as well as the ability to build new processes from scratch. You will also play a role in wider business analysis and administration to enable commercial decision making. This is an exciting opportunity to be the first full-time member of a vital finance team.

Requirements

Whilst every role in a startup has a degree of flexibility over time, here is what we see as the role’s main responsibilities:

  • Ownership of monthly bookkeeping and reporting process - Bring the function in-house from external accountants, identifying and implementing improvements to existing processes.
  • Internal controls & financial policies - Take on and improve processes in areas including AP, AR, Revenue Recognition, Expenses and client funds. Use the latest tech tools to facilitate automation and to streamline. Develop financial policies and ensure they are adequate and followed by staff.
  • Client-related control accounts - develop and maintain suitable processes and controls..
  • Payment Processing - Manage the payment process in accordance with company policies. Streamline and optimize the payment process where possible.
  • Invoicing - take ownership of invoicing processes, collaborating with Commercial and Operations teams.
  • Payroll - Ownership of processing, tax compliance and benefits administration.
  • Management accounts & KPI Reporting - Prepare reporting of financials and support with reporting other metrics on a monthly basis for both internal and external stakeholder.
  • Financial statements & Tax - Fulfill statutory and tax obligations in collaboration with external accountants.
  • Forecast Model - Maintain financial model and work with exec team to refine assumptions/
  • Treasury & Cash Management - Monitor cash flows, forecasts future cash needs, and optimize working capital.
  • Financial Business Partnering - Build strong, cross-functional relationships with the wider team. Provide analytical and administrative support to teams working on a wide range of projects

The type of person we think will be awesome at this will likely have the following range of qualities and experience:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with minimum 2-3 years PQE
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge
  • Proven experience in setting up tech-enabled financial processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Fluency in using Xero, Excel and Google Workspace apps
  • Strong Analytical Skills - ability to interpret financial data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making
  • A pair of hawk eyes. Detailed oriented and clinical, whilst working in a fast paced environment
  • Organised - Able to balance multiple spinning plates by being able to prioritize tasks, manage projects, and allocate time according to business objectives
  • Strong Problem Solver - A hands-on, can-do attitude that’s comfortable working as a team player and taking ownership to see projects through
  • Technologically Savvy - Ability to leverage technology to automate financial reporting and streamline financial operations
  • Unrelenting Performance Standards. Ready to be in the weeds and proactively drive performance through a mindset of continuous improvement and a genuine belief that there’s always a lesson to be learnt

Beyond these great attributes, we’re especially interested in candidates with the below skills or qualifications:

  • Experience in a fast-growing startup environment.
  • Experience in SaaS reporting

Benefits

Salary

Total compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, location and some role-dependent factors. We’ll be happy to discuss this during the interview process.

The PerchPerks

  • Company share options - be a business owner and have your very own little piece of PerchPeek.
  • Flexible Holiday and Leave - you’ll receive all statutory holiday plus wellbeing leave and flexible annual leave for you to rest, relax, or recharge as you see fit.
  • Work from Anywhere - PerchPeek is a fully distributed company that supports employees in working wherever they’d like to be within the parameters of your role’s requirements. We offer an allowance to ensure your working environment suits you.
  • Learning & Development Budget - so you can be proactive about learning something fun outside of your core role.
  • Regular socials, an annual offsite, and a meetups budget - or time spent turning colleagues into friends (corny but we don’t care).

READY TO BE A PERCHY?

Firstly, no need for a full cover letter (phew!)

Please just share your resume and a single succinct paragraph on why this role has piqued your interest.

If we think we’re well matched, you’ll be invited to a video call with one of the PerchPeek team so we can get to know each other a bit better. We hope you’re as excited to apply as we are to hear from you - good luck!

Note: Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability - we want to hear from you! We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.