Group Financial Controller
Binalyze
Accounting & Finance
Narva, Estonia
Location
UK
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Remote
Department
Finance
We’re looking for an ambitious, hands-on Group Financial Controller to take ownership of our core finance function and play a key role in our next stage of growth. You’ll be the go-to finance leader for the business, building robust controls, improving insight, and partnering closely with our VP of Finance, leadership team, and department heads across the company.
If you’re excited by the idea of shaping a modern SaaS finance function, enjoy rolling up your sleeves, and want your work to have a direct impact on how we scale globally, we’d love to hear from you.
The role
As Group Financial Controller, you’ll lead our day-to-day finance operations while building a scalable finance function that can support rapid international growth. You’ll own financial control, reporting, compliance, audit, and group consolidation across multiple entities, and you’ll be a key partner in improving systems, processes, and commercial visibility across the business.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced SaaS environments, enjoys bringing structure to complexity, and combines strong technical accounting skills with commercial curiosity and business partnering.
What you’ll do:
Financial control & reporting
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Prepare consolidated group management accounts and insightful board reporting packs
Ensure accurate revenue recognition in line with SaaS accounting standards
Oversee statutory reporting, audits, and year-end accounts across jurisdictions
Maintain and continuously improve robust financial controls, policies, and compliance procedures
Manage cash flow reporting and working capital oversight
Prepare board packs and reporting to investors and lenders
Group accounting & compliance
Lead multi-entity consolidation and intercompany accounting
Ensure compliance with IFRS and local tax requirements
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies
Oversee VAT, corporation tax, R&D tax credits, and international compliance requirements
Systems & process improvement
Improve financial systems, reporting automation, and operational workflows
Help scale finance infrastructure to support international growth and future funding events
Drive process standardisation and internal control enhancements across entities
Partner with RevOps and commercial teams around contract management, data accuracy, and revenue processes
About you:
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
Significant experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role
Background in SaaS, technology, or high-growth startup environments
Strong technical accounting and group consolidation experience
Proven experience managing audits and multi-entity structures
Deep understanding of SaaS revenue recognition and subscription business models
Comfortable operating both strategically and being hands-on in the detail
Advanced Excel and finance systems experience (experience with tools like Campfire and/or NetSuite is a plus)
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders
Experience supporting PE/VC-backed businesses is highly desirable
What we offer:
We want you to do your best work and feel supported — inside and outside of work. Here are some of the benefits you can expect:
Fully remote working, with flexibility to structure your day around outcomes, not hours
28 days of paid annual leave, plus public holidays. wellbeing days and your birthday off!
Private health insurance for you and your family with Vitality Health
Budget for home office setup and productivity tools
Coaching and Counselling via Oli Health
Pension with Royal London
Regular virtual events and in‑person offsites to bring the team together
The opportunity to join a fast-growing, product-led SaaS company and shape the future of our finance function
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We're committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. If you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still encourage you to apply.
✨ If this sounds like the kind of problem you'd like to spend your time on, we'd love to hear from you.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.