Financial Controller

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Financial Controller to join our team. The Financial Controller will play a key role in overseeing all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent business partnering skills, and a proven track record of driving financial performance and operational efficiency.

What you will be doing

• Provide internal cost management control to ensure alignment with budgets
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, analysing variances and identifying areas for improvement or corrective action.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making, including investment analysis, pricing strategies, and cost optimisation initiatives
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with relevant department heads and other stakeholders as their finance business partner to develop financial plans that support strategic objectives and business growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, streamline financial processes, and enhance efficiency and accuracy

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis techniques, and budgeting/forecasting processes
• 5+ years experience in Big-4 or in FP&A at a high-growth company
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; ACCA or CIMA certification preferred
• Elite Excel/Google Sheet skills: Best practices are second nature, your models are efficient, scalable and intuitive
• Proficiency with financial modelling
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• You have good business acumen and make it your mission to understand the business and the external landscape we operate it, in order to make your recommendations tailored and highly relevant

What we Offer

Wheely expects the very best from our people, both on the road and in the office. In return, employees enjoy flexible working hours, stock options and an exceptional range of perks and benefits.

• Office-based role located in Hammersmith
• Competitive salary and equity package
• Private Medical Insurance, including dental services
• Life and critical illness insurance
• Monthly credit for Wheely journeys
• Lunch allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional development subsidies
• Best-in-class equipment
• Wheely has an in-person culture but allows flexible working hours and work from home when needed.