Financial Controller – FinTech

By Alyson Emmerson | March 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Financial Controller – FinTech
  • Full Time
  • Anywhere
  • £65k-£80k USD / Year
  • Salary: £65k-£80k

Financial Controller – FinTech – London / Hybrid – £65k-£80k (DoE)

This is the perfect opportunity for a qualified Accountant, with relevant industry experience, to join an immediately successful fintech startup based in London as their Financial Controller. 

This is a newly created, standalone role that will allow you to delve deep into the business, helping to forge rapid and long-lasting business success. With the opportunity to personally grow in the role and within the company, this is a genuinely incredible opportunity for a business savvy, forward-thinking and entrepreneurial Financial Controller with the tenacity and drive to work hard and reap the rewards. 


Key responsibilities as the Financial Controller will include:

  • Standalone, ownership of the financial function with outsourced accountancy support
  • Managing, building and developing the financial processes and operations for the business
  • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements 
  • Undertaking complex cash-flow forecasting 
  • Analysing siloed and unstructured financial data
  • Managing tax compliance processes including preparing and filing Corporation Tax, VAT and Income Tax returns
  • Completing month-end reconciliations
  • Calculating accruals and prepayments
  • Providing senior leadership with data, insights and accurate reports for use in-house and for investor reporting
  • Extensive stakeholder liaison 
  • Liaising with external accountants
  • Supporting senior management with ad hoc projects 

And more.


What we’re looking for:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or similar) – 3+ years experience in a similar role
  • Industry experience, rather than accountancy practice (unless supporting rapid-growth startups) 
  • Startup / Fintech experience is highly desirable
  • Experienced in complex cashflow management and forecasting 
  • Ability to work with siloed and unstructured data 
  • In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting
  • Ability to build and/or improve finance functions, processes and controls to support scalability in a rapid-growth environment
  • Knowledge and understanding of governance and compliance in regulated environments
  • Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to forge strong business relationships at all levels
  • Stakeholder liaison experience
  • Strong business acumen and commercial awareness
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, rapid-growth and environment 
  • Highly ambitious, driven and focused
  • Resilient, tenacious and entrepreneurial spirit
  • IT literate with strong MS Office and proficiency with finance software

Interested in this fantastic Financial Controller opportunity in FinTech? 

If this role is of interest and you have the skills, experience and qualifications we’re looking for, then we want to hear from you! Please ensure your CV showcases your capabilities and submit it as soon as possible, quoting ‘AE – Financial Controller – FinTech’

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Alyson Emmerson

Alyson is a highly effective recruitment consultant recognised for combining traditional, relationship-led recruitment with modern headhunting and search methodologies. This blended approach ensures a thorough, targeted process that leaves no stone unturned in identifying and securing high-quality talent for an international client base. Alyson works closely with established organisations, fast-growing startups, international scaleups, technology companies and digital marketing agencies, supporting organisations at critical stages of growth. Her honest, no-nonsense approach is frequently cited by clients as a refreshing alternative to transactional recruitment, enabling clear decision-making and efficient outcomes. Known for her consultative mindset, Alyson partners with clients to add genuine value through a candid, professional and responsive recruitment service. Her ability to quickly understand commercial objectives, role requirements and organisational culture has allowed her to build strong, trusted relationships and rapidly establish credibility with new clients. As a member of IPTER (International Partner Team of Executive Recruiters), Alyson has access to a global network of specialist recruitment partners, enabling her to deliver international search solutions and secure talent across multiple markets with confidence and discretion.