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Gaia is seeking a qualified accountant/auditor for a 12-month parental leave cover as an Interim Financial Controller. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Credit, the role involves managing annual financial accounts, month-end processes, and finance data reporting for the UK entity. The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail, strong ownership, and problem-solving skills, with experience in a fast-paced startup environment.
The Interim Financial Controller will work with stakeholders across Operations, Product, and Marketing to maintain solid financial alignment and provide insights into company performance to support strategic decision-making. They will also oversee intercompany transactions, manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensure FCA compliance, and identify process improvements.
What the Role Involves:
- Partner with the Financial Controller for smooth handover
- Manage external accountants for timely reporting
- Own the monthly close process
- Lead audit preparation and respond to auditor queries
- Analyze opex and budget variances monthly
- Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
- Ensure FCA compliance
- Identify and implement process improvements
Requirements:
- Deep technical accounting expertise
- Track record of high-quality delivery under pressure
- Sharp analytical skills
- Solid understanding of fintech businesses
- ACCA / ACA / CIMA / ICAEW qualification
- Proficiency in Xero and audit processes
- Experience with group consolidations
- Familiarity with US GAAP (a plus)
- Exposure to financial products (a plus)
What Gaia Offers:
- Competitive salary
- Private healthcare
- Fertility support
- New hire setup budget
- Annual personal development budget
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