Financial Controller / Accountant

Financial Controller that is a chartered or management accountant who has a solid commercial background with strong analytical and financial modelling skills and investment management experience is required for a rapidly growing cleantech startup based in London.

SALARY: Competitive (Depending on experience) + Share Options

LOCATION: Hybrid / Flexible Working at least 20% from the office in London (NW5)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Financial Controller who is a chartered or management accountant with a solid commercial background and strong analytical and financial modelling skills.

Working as the Financial Controller, you will oversee all aspects of the company's financial operations - playing a critical role in managing cash flow, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, providing strategic financial insights to leadership, and ensuring the company's financial health while navigating the dynamic environment of a growing pre-revenue innovator.

The second wing of this role is to be the prime financial analyst and support to the CFO and wider team in the area of investment management, both equity and non-dilutive sources. This encompasses the entire investment lifecycle, from identifying potential sources of finance through the investment process to the closing of investments and investor relations thereafter.

As a successful candidate, you will have a great opportunity to join a cleantech start-up in the early stages of their development, where you can really make a difference to their ultimate success and benefit from working with an inspiring team, and for a competitive salary and equity package.

If you have a passion for renewable energy and a strong track record in finance, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The company is a cleantech startup developing low-cost, massively scalable, long-duration energy storage. Utilising a proprietary high-density fluid in a closed loop system, the company believes that HD Hydro will be instrumental in enabling the global energy transition.

To support the company’s ambitious development strategy, they have a growing dedicated and passionate team based in North London (Commercial, Finance and Operations) and Montreal (R&D).

DUTIES

Your duties as a Financial Controller will include:

Financial Management

1. Manage cash flow, accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting
2. Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards
3. Develop and implement robust financial controls and procedures
4. Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements

Investment Management

1. Act as the prime financial analyst and support to the CFO and wider team in the area of investment management
2. Identify and evaluate potential equity and non-dilutive sources of finance
3. Manage the investment lifecycle, from due diligence to closing
4. Maintain strong investor relations
5. Prepare and maintain financial models to support investment decisions

Strategic Financial Insight

1. Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the leadership team
2. Analyse financial performance and identify areas for improvement
3. Support the development of long-term financial plans

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

1. Graduate Qualified Chartered or Management Accountant
2. Experience in accounting and finance, and investment experience or alternatively strong interest in investment; ideally with startup experience
3. Strong proficiency in financial modelling
4. Ability to analyse complex financial data and draw insightful conclusions
5. Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively present financial information to stakeholders
6. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13159