[Hiring] Financial Controller @Pion

Role Description

As a result of our incredible success and growth, we are looking for a Financial Controller to join us! This is a Fixed Term Contract role, which will commence in July and will run for a minimum of 9 months, potentially extending past this into a year.

• Play a key role in building a best in class finance function by strengthening processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Own the quality, accuracy, and integrity of accounting data, ensuring strong audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Drive confidence in financial systems and reporting for the CFO and senior leadership team.
• Responsible for auditing.
• Oversee and document day-to-day operational finance processes, including invoicing, collections, payables, and payroll.
• Lead efficient weekly and monthly reporting, including a robust month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure timely completion of tax, statutory, and financial reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA), with 3+ years audit experience.
• Hands-on experience using ERP system such as Sage Intacct, SAP, Vision, NetSuite.
• Strong understanding of the Financial Controller role and accountability across core finance operations and reporting.
• Confident relationship-builder with the ability to partner beyond Finance and influence a range of stakeholders.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid knowledge of statutory reporting requirements for legal entities with experience of taking end to end ownership.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Accredited 'Great Place To Work’ company in three categories.
• Commitment to personal development and career growth, coaching workshops and progression plans.
• Remote-first working environment with up to 180 days working from abroad (subject to approval).
• Flexible working hours (start between 8-10am and finish between 4:30-6:30pm).
• Focus on welfare with a monthly wellness allowance, gym memberships, access to mental health first aiders, a health cash plan and more.
• Access to incredible partnership discounts for the biggest brands in the world.
• £200 work from home set up allowance to put towards your at-home working space.