Financial Controller
In short
Zedify is shaking things up in the logistics sector by transforming the way first and last-mile deliveries are done in cities. Our unique system for consolidated, zero-emission deliveries ensures consumers get their items how and when they want and is helping to create healthier, more liveable cities.
Zedify has some great financial backers and is going through a period of significant growth. We’re looking for an energetic and ambitious financial controller to help build out the core finance operations and to support the business with key data insights, reporting, and controls. You'll be instrumental in building a strong finance function that is scalable and capable of supporting our exciting growth aspirations whilst growing yourself and opening up career defining opportunities.
We promote equal opportunities and a workplace where each individual can contribute and realize their full potential. By working actively to embrace diversity, we can enrich every discussion and decision at Zedify and bring our purpose to life. Our goal is to help create a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and included and treated fairly and respectfully.
The Job will entail
- Development of Zedify’s core finance processes, driving forward improvements to ensure we are operating efficiently and effectively and to facilitate scale-up.
- Delivering accurate and timely monthly management accounts; you’lll lead on our month end close process, including the preparation of monthly journals and account reconciliations through to the production of full financial statements.
- Preparation of monthly review packs, turning the numbers into valuable insights for senior management and stakeholders across the business
- Partnering with individual areas of the business (operations, commercial, etc) to support them in understanding their numbers and implement effective budget control.
- Development of Zedify's core finance processes, driving forward improvements to ensure we are operating efficiently and effectively and to facilitate scale-up.
- Preparation of cashflow forecasts based on the latest activity to enable close monitoring & management of upcoming cash needs of the business.
- Oversight of employee expenses and support implementation of adequate policies.
- Responsibility for filing statutory & VAT returns and other tax activity including R&D tax credits.
- Supporting with our annual audit, dealing with requests and assisting with the preparation of information.
- Supporting company funding and investment requirements
- Planning and preparing updates to the business plan and associated financial forecasts
- Development of the finance team, ensuring individuals become the best they can be
Who we’re looking for
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with suitable experience within a fast-growing SME
- Strong FC experience including FP&A, month-end process, reporting & internal audit
- Impeccable eye for detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping
- Knowledge of statutory reporting and technical accounting best practices
- Have a strong sense of ownership, set a high standard and are always looking to raise the bar further
- Track record of system and process improvement and generating new insights
- Ability to get to grips with and report on complex data; exposure to data visualisation tools such as Looker would be advantageous
- Experience using accountancy tools and ERP software, ideally Xero (our accounting software)
- You want to get in on something from day one - to change, create and build something with like-minded people
- Experience in retail logistics including cost of serve would be desirable
You’ll share our ideals and ethos on sustainability and ethics, be commercially astute and be motivated to make an immediate impact. You’ll be willing to participate, add value, and successfully solve the challenges of a rapidly growing technology business.
Finally, you’ll want to make a difference and be part of a team that’s excited about addressing big issues like climate change and making our cities more liveable.
What to expect from us
This is a great opportunity to enter a business at an early stage in its journey, and play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of the finance function from the ground-up
We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, bonus and/or share options, a cycle-to-work scheme as well as a great team culture to work with. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you think this sounds exciting, we'd love to hear from you. Send us your cv right away, and tell us why you are interested, how you can contribute to our ambition and why Zedify feels like the right place for you.
- Department
- Operations
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Yearly salary
- 60,000 - 80,000
Zedify HQ
About Zedify
Zedify is on a mission to transform urban logistics and create the cleaner, healthier, more liveable cities of the future that are better for everyone.
We’re building a system for deliveries that is fit for the future and better in all ways; zero emission at core (no offsetting here), intuitive & flexible (a wonderful customer experience) and better for people (no gig economy for us).
We're backed by some great impact investors and are innovating at every step.
We currently operate in 10 UK cities and have a fast expanding network of hubs.
Financial Controller
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