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Our client is a fast-growing venture capital-backed renewable energy engineering spin out from the University of Oxford's Thermofluids Institute and Said Business School.
Our client are a team of world-class engineers and researchers, working on some of the most innovative developments in the renewable energy industry.
THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Our client is now at a very exciting stage and looking to take the next step in its evolution. We are growing and have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced financial professional to join them as a Financial Controller to spearhead the financial side of the business.
This role will report directly into the CEO and will be at the forefront of driving the day-to-day financials and play a key role in shaping the business during a rapid phase of growth. This role is the first financial hire within the organisation and will therefore require flexibility as the business scales up.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES OF FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
- Managing the day-to-day operational finance functions of the Company.
- Work in close collaboration with all teams across the company engineering, technology, business development and operations.
- Maintain the highest levels of professionalism and governance whilst always seeking change where it will enhance the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the company.
- Managing a variety of core finance functions, including purchase to pay, VAT compliance, corporate tax and transactional data.
- Liaising with external financial service providers.
- Maintaining the financial accounting system(s) and processes, including producing timely and insightful monthly management accounts and ad hoc reports internally and for the Board
- Assisting in year-end and quarterly investor reporting.
- Participating in cash flow forecasting and budgeting, working with department heads for budget monitoring and updates, and developing cash flow and treasury management models.
- Contributing to the development of annual business plans and strategies.
- Interpreting and communicating financial data to non-financial colleagues.
- Continually seeking to improve financial processes and controls, developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies, and implementing corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls
- Managing the year end and external audit processes.
- Assisting in managing equity incentive schemes.
- Participation in corporate projects as required, which may include potential collaboration, transaction or diligence support, fundraising, corporate updates.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
- Professional accounting qualifications
- Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and tax laws.
- Proficiency in financial management software and a confident and proficient user of Excel.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven ability to adapt and manage a diverse array of tasks and priorities, whilst remaining calm and productive under pressure.
- High level of organisation and proficiency with data processing, presentation, storage and distribution.
- Experience in implementing process and system improvements, identifying opportunities for change, and utilising new technologies
- A desire to learn with a growth mindset, bringing new insights to the team and the wider company
DESIRED EXPERIENCE (nice to have, however not essential):
- Experience supporting fundraising and grant applications.
- Investment banking experience.
- Accountancy qualifications.
- Experience in a start-up and or growing company environments.
Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 days.
Please note although there is some flexibility the role is essentially based in a new office in OX1