Financial Controller - London, UK at FIXR

The Financial Controller reports principally to the Finance Director but will also work with the wider management team from time to time. The Financial Controller will have primary responsibility for the day-to-day accounting and finance function, taking ownership of financial reports, budgeting and cashflow control. We are looking for an experienced accountant, who is familiar with preparation of monthly consolidated reporting, reporting controls, and business taxation matters. The Financial Controller will be expected to liaise with the Company's accountants (UK and in our international markets) from time to time and lead / train more junior members of the finance team.,

• Managing day to day accounting operations - billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cost accounting.



• Preparing the monthly reporting pack: consolidated P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow.



• Sole responsibility for the management of cashflow and its accuracy.



• Ongoing monitoring of Company's hypothecated cash vs. client liabilities.



• Completing HMRC filings and returns, including but not limited to VAT and corporation tax (in association with the Company's accountants as required).



• In conjunction with the Company's accountants, preparation and filing of year-end statutory accounts.



• Advising on implementation and development of financial controls and reporting tools.



• Working with the engineering and product teams to develop financial reporting and invoicing tools within our ticketing platform.



• Implementing best practice across finance department processes.



• Developing finance policies, internal controls and ensure compliance.



• Supporting the CEO and FD with financial and strategic planning, including fundraising initiatives and M&A.
  
  ACA or ACCA qualified with minimum 6+ years' experience.


• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


• Deep knowledge of accounting software - Xero preferred.


• Strong understanding and implementation of an internal control environment.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.


• A strategic mindset, with the ability to think analytically and provide valuable insights to support business growth and expansion initiatives.


• Ability to multi-task with excellent organisation and planning skills.


• Advanced Excel skills. Financial modelling experience a plus.


• You must have the right to work in the UK.
  
  Here at FIXR we're on a mission to be the number one event intelligence and ticketing platform globally. Ticket sales and event management can typically be a clunky, manual process, but our platform makes it easier than ever for event organisers to create seamless, user-friendly experiences for their customers. Not only that, but we also provide organisers with data intelligence and insights that help profile their ticket buyers to retain and grow their audience over time.


We kickstarted our journey in 2015, and since then we've helped millions of people enjoy events across EMEA. While we've been a leading ticketing platform in the student and nightlife events industries since our inception, we've seen explosive growth across wider industry areas, and we are now building on this accelerated momentum to expand into new verticals and markets.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in London as we experience record sales and lead the charge in providing enterprise grade data intelligence to an underserved events market.

Competitive salary plus bonus.

Hybrid environment. We have an office in Central London and most of our team are office based for 3 or 4 days a week.

Holiday perks. Claim a bonus holiday day for every year you are with us.

L&D budget for you and your team.

Free BUPA private healthcare.

Cycle to work scheme for help with a new bike and equipment.

Inclusive, social culture. Fun and dynamic with regular socials

Free tickets for FIXR events