Financial Controller

Job Description

Who we are
We’re a company on a mission to protect the promise of cyber resilience. From banking and retail to food delivery and manufacturing, our team of passionate cyber defenders are committed to protecting the things that matter. We stand side-by-side with our customers every day providing innovative cybersecurity solutions that protect against threats, mitigate risk and deliver outcomes that make a remarkable difference.
We want to defend cyberspace with people who share our passion for stopping cyber criminals. We empower access to equal opportunities, hiring people and their potential, not just a job description.

What you’ll do
We are looking for a Finance Controller. You will play a critical role in producing accurate and timely financial information and insight within the context of an appropriate and efficient control environment.
Some of your responsibilities will be:
Coach the Controllership team.
Ensure timely and accurate management and financial accounts
Performing cash flow analysis, forecasting and management.
Ensure the balance sheet is accurate and monthly reconciliation and review process is carried out
Manage the annual audit and all aspects of statutory accounting in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
Ensure compliance in all aspects of financial and tax reporting (Corporation Tax, VAT and PAYE/NIC)
Ensure Company Secretarial filings are accurate and timely
Ensure that financial and linked operational processes are simple and have appropriate internal controls:
Ensure that all revenues are identified, billed and collected promptly
Ensure Purchase ledger processes are efficient, and in particular that contractors are paid in accordance with agreed terms.
Ensure that financial and operational controls are regularly reviewed and updated, applied and adhered to.
Oversee the accurate production of the monthly payroll for staff.
Account system maintenance, integrity, performance improvement and upgrades.
Manage external grant funding.
Manage key banking, audit, regulatory, and HMRC relationships and promptly respond to requests for information.
Liaise with tax advisors and accounting support.

Where you'll be
This is a hybrid role based from our Edinburgh site. More details will be provided during the interview process.

How you’ll grow
The natural career progression for someone who has gained experience as a Financial Controller is to progress into a more senior finance position, including Head of Finance or Chief Financial Officer. In this position, you will have responsibility for providing strategic and financial guidance at Board level to ensure that our financial commitments are met.

What you’ll bring
Several years of post-qualified Experience
Prior experience in commercial business partnering / financial reporting, tax, financial planning/analysis, finance systems, and statutory accounting.
Experience working within private equity, financial services or a multinational business.
People leadership and matrix management skills.

What we offer
Private health care, virtual GP, 24/7 employee assistance programme and mental wellbeing platform
Hybrid and flexible working
Buy and sell holiday with an extra day off for your birthday
Ongoing training and development, with industry recognised certifications
Paid time off for training and volunteering
Cycle to work and tech scheme
Company pension
Financial wellbeing support
Income protection
We are leaders when it comes to inclusion. We believe a career in cybersecurity should be accessible for all and recognise that having a diverse team is essential to our success. We welcome all aspiring cyber defenders, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, neurotype or uniqueness. We understand that diversity goes beyond the surface and just as every hero has different talents, so too do our people.

You can find out more about our interview process by clicking here. We try to ensure our hiring experience is fair and accessible but recognise that sometimes we might miss something. If we have, please let us know by contacting our careers team via email or voice note on

[email protected],

or connect with us on LinkedIn via our Adarma Company Page.