Financial Controller

Clear Junction is a global payments company licensed and regulated by the FCA in the UK. It offers regulated end-to-end payment solutions based on proprietary in-house technology. The company's infrastructure is designed to meet the growing needs of global financial companies.

Founded in 2016, Clear Junction has experienced consistent double-digit growth year on year, with over 150 fintech professionals now based across the UK and mainland Europe. As the fastest-growing, founder-led, privately owned business in the UK, Clear Junction has been recognised as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in The Sunday Times 100 List. It is also ranked by Financial Times as one of Europe's top 1000 growing companies.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Controller to support the day-to-day running of our accounting operations and financial reporting processes. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a hands-on capacity across multiple areas of finance, from month-end close and group consolidation to audit coordination and system improvements.

This position is based in London, UK (hybrid options available).

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL management, Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of month-end close, with improvements to speed and quality of reporting processes.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis against budget and rolling forecasts, providing insight for senior stakeholders.
• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of monthly group financial statements across multiple international subsidiaries.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements for UK entities and review the financial statements of other subsidiaries.
• Lead the coordination and execution of annual external audits for all group entities, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvements in finance systems and processes; lead implementation and optimisation of accounting systems (especially Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Business Central 365, and Sage).
• Manage multi-currency accounting and valuations, ensuring appropriate treatment in consolidation and financial reporting.
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Professional Qualification: ACA or ACCA (fully qualified).
• 7+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS Reporting standards, accounting principles and procedures
• Audit Experience: Prior experience working on or with external audits, ideally from a top-tier audit firm.
• Accounting Systems: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central 365 and Sage is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel and a solid understanding of multi-currency group consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
• Experience with the month-end/year end close process
• Financial Reporting: Proven experience preparing monthly management reports with budget-to-actual analysis.
• Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to streamline and improve month-end close and reporting cycles.
• Industry Experience: Experience in a financial services or technology-driven environment is a plus.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Private healthcare and pension contributions.
• Life assurance of 4 x salary, plus critical illness protection
• Flexible working policy (hybrid).
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, innovative fintech environment with international exposure.