Financial Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Exhibit strong ownership and initiative, minimizing the need for step-by-step guidance on standard finance tasks.

• Offer strategic financial insights and recommendations aimed at enhancing business operations and cash flow management.

• Develop, refine, and execute financial processes and structures that boost efficiency, visibility, and reporting accuracy.

• Produce work that is ready for execution, precise, and requires minimal corrections or follow-ups from directors.

• Add value at a senior level by identifying operational gaps, streamlining workflows, and fostering improved financial decision-making.

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to leadership by upholding strong financial hygiene, accountability, and process discipline.

• Detect gaps and inefficiencies in existing systems and implement enhancements.

• Participate in weekly pipeline meetings to remain informed about deal flow and collaborate directly with Sales and Consulting leads to gather specific billing details.

• Ensure inclusion in pertinent client email threads to capture PO numbers and billing contacts.

• Maintain precise data across HubSpot (Sales), QuickBooks (Finance), and cash flow models to avoid revenue double-counting or forecasting inaccuracies.

• Monitor payment deadlines, issue reminders, and escalate matters to the Finance Director only when necessary.

• Establish new client accounts and keep contact details current.

• Prepare and present weekly reports on pipeline status, invoicing, and pending POs to directors.

• Collaborate with admins to ensure all expenditures are documented, follow up on missing receipts, and upload them correctly to AutoEntry.

• Reconcile supplier invoices, batch payments, categorize them by urgency, and present organized payment runs for the Finance Director's approval.

• Work alongside the Finance Director to maintain cash flow documents, budgets, and forecasts.

• Monitor ledgers to identify erroneous spending, unused subscriptions, or overspending, and flag these for action.

• Conduct daily reconciliation of bank feeds to ensure real-time accuracy.

• Assist in modelling and projections, ensuring directors receive timely and actionable insights.

• Manage journals, accruals, and prepayments to prepare accounts for the accountant's review.

• Generate standard financial reports, including Aged Debtors and P&L snapshots.

• Sustain a well-organized digital filing system for audit trails.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial administration, bookkeeping, or related finance roles.

• A solid understanding of UK/British accounting practices is essential.

• Previous experience in a consulting firm/consultancy environment is advantageous.

• Proven expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting.

• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks and AutoEntry.

• Familiarity with HubSpot or similar CRM systems is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including directors, consultants, and clients.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.

• Confident, proactive, and able to take initiative in a dynamic, senior role.

• Proven track record in identifying and implementing process improvements in financial operations.

• With a "Finisher Mindset," delivers work that is accurate, graded, and ready for immediate execution, allowing directors to concentrate on strategic matters.

• Comfortable navigating multiple platforms and understanding their integration.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.