Group Financial Controller
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£49,200
(£25.23 per hour)
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Description
About Unily
With 20+ years of expertise, Unily unites people, technology, and knowledge into action through the only AI-native employee experience platform. As the intelligent digital front door to work, Unily helps enterprises from 1,000 to 100,000+ employees, including Estée Lauder Companies, CVS Health, and British Airways, remove friction, increase clarity, and accelerate productivity so work moves faster.
Unily is a five‑time Leader in Employee Experience, recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Intranet Packaged Solutions, the 2024 Forrester Wave™: Intranet Platforms, and the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Experience‑Centric Intelligent Digital Workspaces 2025. This analyst leadership is reinforced by strong customer validation, including G2 Crowd Leader recognition for exceptional usability and enterprise‑grade performance. Unily also holds the prestigious ClearBox “Intranet Choices 2025” award. With these accolades, we continue to grow and expand our employee community with people who are passionate about joining us on this exciting journey.
Job Purpose
The Group Financial Controller, reporting to the CFO, will have responsibility for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial information across the business and supporting business growth. In a PE-backed SaaS environment, the role combines hands-on execution with investor-facing reporting and exposure.
Main Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Reporting
With 20+ years of expertise, Unily unites people, technology, and knowledge into action through the only AI-native employee experience platform. As the intelligent digital front door to work, Unily helps enterprises from 1,000 to 100,000+ employees, including Estée Lauder Companies, CVS Health, and British Airways, remove friction, increase clarity, and accelerate productivity so work moves faster.
Unily is a five‑time Leader in Employee Experience, recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Intranet Packaged Solutions, the 2024 Forrester Wave™: Intranet Platforms, and the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Experience‑Centric Intelligent Digital Workspaces 2025. This analyst leadership is reinforced by strong customer validation, including G2 Crowd Leader recognition for exceptional usability and enterprise‑grade performance. Unily also holds the prestigious ClearBox “Intranet Choices 2025” award. With these accolades, we continue to grow and expand our employee community with people who are passionate about joining us on this exciting journey.
Job Purpose
The Group Financial Controller, reporting to the CFO, will have responsibility for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial information across the business and supporting business growth. In a PE-backed SaaS environment, the role combines hands-on execution with investor-facing reporting and exposure.
Main Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Reporting
- Oversee timely month-end close, GAAP/IFRS-compliant financial statements, and revenue recognition (FRS102 & IFRS 15)
- Manage accounts payable/receivable and payroll
- Short- and medium-term cash flow management and forecasting
- Ensure accurate capitalisation of development costs under FRS 102
- Maintain scalable finance systems (NetSuite or similar) and lead the adoption of AI
Investor Relations
Experience: 8+ years in finance, including 3+ years at a senior finance level leading a team in a SaaS business
PE exposure: Prior experience in a PE environment, with a strong understanding of private equity reporting and governance, strongly preferred
Technical: Deep expertise in GAAP/IFRS, SaaS revenue recognition, R&D tax relief, and share-based compensation accounting
Qualification: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
Systems: Hands-on experience with ERP platforms (NetSuite preferred) and use of AI within the finance function
Communication:
- Prepare board packs and reporting to PE investors, Audit Committee and lenders
- Regular communication with PE investors and lenders
- Lead finance preparation and execution support for transaction readiness
- Oversee all statutory and tax filings globally
- Serve as the primary contact for auditors
- Manage R&D tax credit claims and coordinate with specialist advisers
- Administer equity incentive schemes and IFRS 2 accounting
- Partner with sales, product, and operations leaders to drive commercial insight
- Translate financial data into actionable recommendations for the executive team
- Challenge assumptions and contribute to strategic decision-making
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance function as the business scales (current team of 5 direct reports)
- Establish internal controls and operational workflows
- Lead by example in leveraging AI to improve business processes
Experience: 8+ years in finance, including 3+ years at a senior finance level leading a team in a SaaS business
PE exposure: Prior experience in a PE environment, with a strong understanding of private equity reporting and governance, strongly preferred
Technical: Deep expertise in GAAP/IFRS, SaaS revenue recognition, R&D tax relief, and share-based compensation accounting
Qualification: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
Systems: Hands-on experience with ERP platforms (NetSuite preferred) and use of AI within the finance function
Communication:
Ability to present complex financial information clearly to board and investor audiences and demonstrated ability to lead finance teams through high-growth
We are united by a shared purpose and are committed to truly understanding each other. We know that everyone is unique and has their own story. We strive to have a diverse workforce that embraces and celebrates one another. We are united in building connections and curious to learn from each other so that we continue to grow together to build the workplace of tomorrow.
Why Work For Unily?
In addition to a generous base salary and discretionary company bonus, here are some things we think you will love:
Our awesome team culture. We are focused on achieving results as a team and having fun while we do it. You won’t find a friendlier or more dedicated bunch of people.
Our industry leading product. We are very proud of our ever-evolving product, naturally we use (and love) it internally and provide the tools and resources for you (and our clients) to become a Unily expert.
The flexibility that we offer. We don’t just mean working from home occasionally. We operate on a hybrid basis, and also recognize that life happens during the 9-5.30 and encourage a sustainable work/life balance.
Our bright and modern office spaces. When you need to be in the office we want it to be like being at home. We have a well-stocked kitchen and the option to bring your dog to work.
We offer a fantastic suite of benefits. Including 25 days holiday plus an extra paid day off to enjoy your birthday, Vitality life cover (for health, sight, hearing and dental), Aviva pension (via a salary sacrifice scheme), life assurance, income protection and so many more.
Our commitment to sustainability and giving back to the community. We know working for an organisation that takes its environmental & social impact seriously is important, and we are proud to offer 1 fully paid volunteering day per year, an employee matching charity donation scheme and options to lease an Electric Vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme.
View Unily's UK & EEA Careers Privacy Notice here
We are united by a shared purpose and are committed to truly understanding each other. We know that everyone is unique and has their own story. We strive to have a diverse workforce that embraces and celebrates one another. We are united in building connections and curious to learn from each other so that we continue to grow together to build the workplace of tomorrow.
Why Work For Unily?
In addition to a generous base salary and discretionary company bonus, here are some things we think you will love:
Our awesome team culture. We are focused on achieving results as a team and having fun while we do it. You won’t find a friendlier or more dedicated bunch of people.
Our industry leading product. We are very proud of our ever-evolving product, naturally we use (and love) it internally and provide the tools and resources for you (and our clients) to become a Unily expert.
The flexibility that we offer. We don’t just mean working from home occasionally. We operate on a hybrid basis, and also recognize that life happens during the 9-5.30 and encourage a sustainable work/life balance.
Our bright and modern office spaces. When you need to be in the office we want it to be like being at home. We have a well-stocked kitchen and the option to bring your dog to work.
We offer a fantastic suite of benefits. Including 25 days holiday plus an extra paid day off to enjoy your birthday, Vitality life cover (for health, sight, hearing and dental), Aviva pension (via a salary sacrifice scheme), life assurance, income protection and so many more.
Our commitment to sustainability and giving back to the community. We know working for an organisation that takes its environmental & social impact seriously is important, and we are proud to offer 1 fully paid volunteering day per year, an employee matching charity donation scheme and options to lease an Electric Vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme.
View Unily's UK & EEA Careers Privacy Notice here