Financial Controller

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We are looking for a strategic yet hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of my clients finance function during a period of rapid growth. Reporting directly to the CFO and CEO, you will oversee all financial operations, implement robust processes, and play a central role in fundraising and capital deployment.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the finance function of a high-growth climate-tech business, with a clear path to Head of Finance as the company continues to expand.

* Permanent Opportunity but will consider Interim *

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day financial operations: general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, VAT, tax compliance, and reporting

Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts, management packs, and board reports

Ensure compliance with HMRC, Companies House, VAT, and audit requirements

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management aligned with company strategy

Partner with leadership on investor relations, financial modelling, and fundraising activity

Manage reporting of grants, public funding, and R&D tax credits

Implement and optimise finance systems to support scale-up and manufacturing operations

Coordinate external advisors including auditors, tax specialists, and legal counsel

Strengthen governance, mitigate financial risk, and embed internal controls

Mentor and develop a growing finance team, supporting collaboration across R&D and operations

Build a scalable finance function to support the journey from pilot stage to commercial deployment



Essential:

5+ years' experience in finance/accounting roles (Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or equivalent) within start-up or growth businesses

Strong understanding of UK accounting standards, compliance, and statutory reporting

Proven expertise in cost control, financial modelling, VAT, year-end processes, and R&D tax credits

Proficiency in finance tools such as Excel, Sage, QuickBooks, Oracle, or similar

Experience liaising with auditors, banks, solicitors, and HMRC

Strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and high attention to detail

Excellent communicator, confident in presenting financial insights to non-finance stakeholders

Fluent in English and eligible to work in the UK

Desirable:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Experience in deep-tech, manufacturing, or R&D-heavy environments

Exposure to fundraising (Series A/B), investor reporting, or capital deployment

Experience managing grant funding, cost centres, or project-based accounting

ERP/accounting system implementation experience

Knowledge of carbon accounting, ESG reporting, or sustainability-linked finance

Track record of building finance teams and systems from early stage to scale-up

Passion for sustainability and mission-driven organisations

What they offer:

The chance to lead finance in one of the UK's most innovative climate-tech start-ups

Direct exposure to an ambitious growth journey - from lab to pilot plant to commercial roll-out

Competitive salary, pension, and holiday allowance

Private health insurance

Share options or milestone-based bonus scheme

Free meals and barista coffee at our Nottingham HQ

Fast-track career development with clear progression to Head of Finance

#IND-HL-25

Please contact Nathan Baillie, Finance Business Manager at Butler Rose for more information.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£45,000.00 - 55,000.00
Per annum
GBP45000 - GBP55000 per annum + Plus great benefits

Nottingham

Permanent

Added 26/08/2025
Reference: #IND-HL-25_1756220524

Financial Controller

Nottingham
Permanent

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