Financial Controller

Job Description

Financial Controller * - Plymouth / Hybrid - £60-70,000 (Neg DOE) + future share options/performance related bonus* Title open for discussionIts not often that were assigned by an employer whose current revenue amounts to zero! So, if youre wondering why theyre in the market to invest in an experienced, professionally qualified finance-number-one, youd do well to read onTrial Balance Consulting have recently met with this new client, a quasi-start-up tech business, who have exclusively retained us to source their new Financial Controller in preparation for the launch of a unique product (something of a global first); aspecialist digital platform which will shortly be rolled out to a global audience and is anticipated to generate substantial revenue across multiple currencies. The opportunity is the vocational equivalent of a blank canvas and the successful candidate willhave absolute autonomy for designing, implementing and developing financial systems, controls and building the function through ongoing recruitment. This is a full time, permanent opportunity that can be operated on a hybrid working arrangement with a minimumof 3 days per week based in central Plymouth offices.The opportunity is so unique, weve not even agreed a suitable title, well leave that to the new incumbent to work out. It blurs the lines of Financial Controller, Finance Director and CFO, with a broad range of responsibilities; operational, technicaland strategic. Were looking for a finance professional who would relish the opportunity to project manage all aspects of the financial health and prosperity of a business which is likely to see a complex line of revenue derived from multiple currency paymentsover an advanced digital platform. Were not going to bullet-point individual responsibilities because from day one, the technical demands of managing existing transactions is going to be a doddle for an experienced FC (or whatever title is agreed), its thedeveloping of the systems and managing payment processing systems thats going to fill the working week. The focus of this role is strategy; anticipating growth, budgeting, forecasting, creating robust and effective systems, and acting as a key advisor, contributorand member of the senior management team.The CEOs energy is infectious and hes a well-connected guy. With a highly experienced tier-one team, whose past experience include executive roles with some highly recognisable digital trading brands, hes built a passionate and knowledgeable army acrossall areas of the business - all poised to push out of the starting blocks. Were searching for finance leader with similar qualities.Who would the role suit This is not a typical finance role and it wont be suited to a wallflower. By the CEOs own admission, applicants should be strong minded, challenging and disruptive, even verging on argumentative! The incoming FC wont have a predecessor,therell be no systems in place, and the senior management team will be feeding from their ideas. The successful candidate will need to understand the business inside out; how its revenue model is designed and operated, cashflow, global opportunities and challenges.The perfect candidate: Probably (but not essentially), trained and professionally qualified in practice (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), perhaps with 2-7 years PQE and a similar amount of experience in industry. Experience gained with a start-up or tech business would hitthe jackpot, but all sector experience considered. The role calls for solid technical accounting experience in the traditional sense but more importantly, commercial and strategic awareness that can be honed to a rapidly evolving business. The CEO anticipatesthis person quickly developing to Finance Director or CFO.Curious Its certainly a unique assignment! For further details, to apply, or for an off the record chat, please contact Jay Vilarrubi-Smith or Alex Callister quoting reference JVS9003. Timing: Fairly urgent, this employer would like to have their new colleaguein place by June 23.