Financial Controller
TransferRoom is a hyper-growth B2B SaaS Marketplace on a mission to change the football transfer market for the better. We do this by empowering football clubs, agents and players to be successful in the transfer market by giving them real-time market intelligence and direct access to a global network of decision-makers.
TransferRoom is market leading and has become a must have for key stakeholders in football’s transfer market. It’s used by 700 clubs, including Man City, Liverpool and PSG, 400 agencies and 8000 professional players. It has empowered clubs and agents to facilitate over 4,000 transfers since launch in 2017.
Brief intro to the role:
TransferRoom is looking for a Financial Controller to join us in the team in London on a permanent basis reporting directly to the Head of Finance. The individual will be responsible for the day to day financial operations of the business and assist in ensuring the business is set up for further complexities as the business scales and grows internationally.
What you’ll be doing:
Managing, mentor and coach the development of the Accounts Assistant and Finance Operations Manager
Leading the move away from Xero to an ERP system like Netsuite or Sage Intacct
Day-to-day oversight and management of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payables of the business, and ensuring efficient and accurate processing of daily transactions.
Own the month end close process and the timely and accurate preparation of the management accounts
Tax reporting & compliance for all VAT filing deadlines in the UK and Internationally and the R&D tax credit process
Own the financial reporting and production of the year end statutory accounts
Technical accounting to ensure all technical papers are created and followed by accounting policies
Working closely with the FP&A Manager on the reforecast and budgeting cycles
Ensuring compliance with all international regulatory requirements
Lead the external auditor selection process and subsequently be responsible for the day-to-day management of the annual audit process
Automation and process improvements. Carry out a full review of the existing controls, make improvements and streamline any workflows.
Who you are:
ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified with strong post qualification SaaS experience, ideally in a similar position within a scaling organisation
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
Strong people management skills and experience leading a team
Experience with setting up entities internationally
Strong consolidation experience
Xero experience
Netsuite / Sage Intacct experience
Gone through an ERP transition
Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets
Very data driven and detail oriented
What’s in it for you:
- Employee assistance programme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Enhanced parental leave
- Learning budget for everyone
- A generous employee Referral Bonus scheme
- Team building days and events
- Cycle-to-work scheme and an annual travel season ticket loan
- ‘Matched Giving’ programme where we donate when our employees donate
- We are a unique combination of a scale up with security
We are a fast scaling, category creating company with smart teammates who love what they do. With a unique combination as a scale up with security, we have an 80% Employee Satisfaction Score and a Likelihood to Recommend score of 8.
- Department
- Finance
- Role
- Financial Controller
- Locations
- London
- Place of work
- Hybrid, 3 days in the office
London
Financial Controller
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