[Hiring] Financial Controller @Vero HR Ltd

Role Description

We are seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead our finance function, provide clear insights to the leadership team and Board, and ensure the business scales efficiently and profitably.

• Lead end to end finance operations, including month-end close and management reporting
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, reconciliations, and COGS/inventory control
• Build and analyse contribution margins to identify opportunities and risks
• Manage cash flow, runway, and working capital for a growing business
• Drive scalable finance systems, process improvements, and automation
• Partner with leadership to provide actionable insights and support strategic decisions

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/CA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Start-up/scale-up experience strongly preferred (Series A–C)
• Strong understanding of ecommerce and FMCG/CPG finance mechanics
• Advanced Excel/Sheets skills and experience building forecasts/models
• High ownership, self-starter, comfortable building structure from ambiguity

Requirements

• Act as the main point of contact when liaising with legal representatives regarding contracts and agreements with suppliers and distributors.

Additional Experience

• Big 4 / external audit background
• Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar
• Multi-entity / cross-border tax experience
• BI tooling (Power BI / Looker / Tableau) experience
• Experience extracting and analysing data from Shopify

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £90,000, depending on skills and experience
• Remote working with the flexibility to visit our Central London offices twice a month
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• The chance to be a key contributor in a small, ambitious, and highly collaborative team
• Opportunity to build and scale finance processes from the ground up
• Influence strategic decisions and make a direct impact on growth and profitability