Financial Controller FTC, (Start Date: June 3rd)

Financial Controller FTC, (Start Date: June 3rd) Financial Controller FTC (Start date: June 3rd)About usAre you looking to join a talented, diverse team focused on a life-changing mission at one of Europe's fastest-growing tech scale-ups? If yes, then you are in the right place!We're one of the UK's leading tech companies, and have joined FutureFifty 8.0 and been named as one of the Top 50 Startups to work for in 2020.At Elder, our people aren't just part of a team, they're part of something bigger. We are a close-knit group on a mission to fundamentally change what it means to grow old.That starts by helping people live a healthier and happier life in their own homes, with the support of a full-time live-in carer. Our unique matching technology pairs those in need with their ideal carer, based on individual requirements and personality.About the roleReporting to the Director of Finance, you will be joining an award-winning business at an exciting time of our evolution as we focus on scaling up our finance function to support significant business growth. You will play an integral role in improving our monthly reporting capability and ensuring robust processes and controls are in place to enable timely, appropriate, and accurate reporting.What you'll be responsible forLead the production of the month-end process and analysis and commentary for the management deckReview the p&l, making recommendations on margin enhancement and cost savings initiativesLead the team on process efficiencies and controls to enable accurate and timely reporting at month-end (P&L and Balance Sheet)Line management with 1 direct reportLead the accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll processResponsible for the monthly preparation of financial information for submission to external partiesAlongside the AssistantFinancial Accountant, improve and maintain a weekly cashflow for near-term and monthly cashflow for longer-term projectionsReview the financial policies for Elder to ensure these are fit for purpose, have an appropriate level of control, without constraining the required agility of a fast-growing fast-paced businessLead the annual statutory audit with support from the Assistant Financial Accountant and the Finance Operations AnalystLead on external statutory filings and payments (VAT/PAYE/P11D's)Support in any due diligence for future fundraising activitiesAd-hoc requests and project work as requiredRequirementsHighly driven with an execution focus, a strong sense of urgency and a belief in our MissionQualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with 3 years+ PQEAble to lead month-end processes (AR/AP, payroll, balance sheet reconciliations)Experience of supporting the statutory audit and engagement with external auditors - note: this will be well underway prior to joining but some support may be requiredTechnically proficient, good working knowledge of accounting standardsExperience of using Xero - desirableTax compliance experience (VAT/PAYE/Corporation tax) - desirableExperience of producing management accounts providing insight which drives actionAn understanding of 'what good looks like'Able to demonstrate how you have enhanced processes and controls in a fast-paced environmentOrganised, able to plan activities and deliver to the agreed planA problem solver - able to articulate what the issue is and explore and recommend solutionsInquisitive in approach, constantly challenging the way we operateExcellent levels of written and verbal communication evidenced by exposure to working closely with senior managementA desire to ensure that Elder is set up to enable us to to scale efficientlyBenefitsWe're a service business, and we know that without the best people, we cannot build the best company, which is why we treat our team very well. We can offer:Competitive SalaryStock Options (We are post-series B & backed by some of the best VCs in Europe)25 days holiday + bank holidays + (1 extra day of holiday per year worked for first 5 years) (pro rota)6 weeks work from anywhere in the worldDental and health insuranceHybrid working (2 days per week in our London office)E-learning platform (Udemy)Sponsored quarterly team and company socialsMentoring and coaching programmes to help you achieve your personal and career goalsMacbook + any particular extras you requireCycle-to-work schemeAND a genuine opportunity to be a very key part of a high-growth businessDo something you genuinely care about. Join a diverse team of skilled, passionate, and progressive people who like to get on with each other. Work at one of Europe's fastest-growing scale-ups. Apply today.Elderly care represents one of society's greatest challenges. Are you ready to be part of the solution? Apply today.Elder recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status.Department Finance Locations London Remote status Hybrid Remote
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