Financial Controller

About Us

For businesses navigating the complexities of global payments and treasury management, finding fast, reliable solutions can be a challenge. VFX removes the barriers to seamless cross-border transactions, offering tailored, secure, and efficient banking and treasury services.

Whether it’s corporate accounts, FX and payment services, or offering the right software and integrations to meet your business needs, VFX experts tailor the right solution every time. Behind these services is a team of ambitious VFXers who think like founders, never stop learning, and go the extra mile to help our clients succeed.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Financial Controller to take ownership of accurate, timely, and insightful reporting across the VFX Financial plc Group. You’ll be joining our growing Finance team and working closely with colleagues across the UK, UAE, Spain, and Portugal to deliver reliable reporting, robust controls, and seamless collaboration across the Group.

In this role, you’ll deputise for the Finance Director, overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance function, leading monthly reporting cycles, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations across all regions. You’ll also be expected to drive process improvements, mentor junior team members, and play a hands-on role in supporting senior management with strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Act as a key support and deputy to the Finance Director.
• Support the FD to manage workload and priorities across the Finance Team.

Financial Reporting

• Produce accurate and timely monthly consolidated accounts for the Group (UK, UAE, Spain, Portugal).
• Ensure all month-end processes are completed, including journals, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.
• Deliver detailed monthly revenue analysis with commentary and insights for senior management.
• Own the balance sheet, ensuring reconciliations and supporting schedules are accurate and maintained.
• Prepare and present regular cashflow forecasts and analysis to support decision-making.
• Prepare and present Board packs including consolidated results, KPIs, and financial commentary.

Payroll & Payments

• Oversee monthly payroll runs.
• Review and approve supplier payment runs; authorise bank payments.
• Monitor cash positions and optimise group liquidity.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead annual audits across the Group; manage relationship with external auditors.
• Prepare statutory accounts.
• Manage group regulatory reporting obligations in all jurisdictions.
• Monitor compliance with group transfer pricing policy.
• Support with tax compliance (VAT, corporate tax, etc.).

Controls & Processes

• Implement and maintain strong process controls across the finance function.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and reporting.
• Conduct client credit analysis and support decisions on credit exposure.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and documentation are up to date and followed consistently.
• Lead policy development across the finance function (e.g., expense policy, approval limits).
• Oversee systems and automation projects to improve efficiency and reporting.

Strategic Support

• Support the FD with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycle, consolidating submissions across the Group.
• Provide insight and analysis to support senior management and the Board.
• Act as a key finance contact for stakeholder engagement, including banks, auditors, regulators, and external advisors.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, consolidations, and accounting standards.
• Previous experience in financial services or a multi-entity group is highly desirable.
• Excellent technical accounting skills, with hands-on ability as well as oversight.
• Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, balanced with ability to meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator, able to work closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
• Proactive mindset with focus on process improvement and control.

Benefits at VFX

We offer more than just perks — we offer ownership.

Our benefits include:

• Generous Profit Share Plan (PSP)
• Equity via the Company Share Option Plan (CSOP)
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working 3-days per week at our Aldgate office
• Annual all-expenses paid company incentive trip abroad
• Flexible learning & development budget
• Weekly events like Monday Supper Club, Thursday Happy Hour & regular socials
• Fresh fruit, breakfast staples & fully stocked drinks fridge in the office

PSP & CSOP Details

At VFX, the biggest benefit is the opportunity to act like an owner. Through our Profit Share Scheme (PSP) and Company Share Option Plan (CSOP) , every team member has a chance to own a stake in the business and share in the profits.

To show you what that looks like, in 2024, PSP participants received over $1,000,000 USD. From those distributions, more than 80% of eligible VFXers chose to become shareholders — a powerful reflection of the belief and commitment that drives VFX forward.

If you care about building something meaningful, take pride in your work, and are motivated by impact — you’ll thrive here.

Next Steps

We aim to respond to all applications within three weeks of submission. If you are successful, you will be contacted for an initial call with our People Ops Partner, followed by a 1st stage Teams interview with the hiring manager, followed by an in-person final stage interview at our London office.