Sona is hiring a
Financial Controller

Summary

Join Sona as a Financial Controller to manage financial processes, reporting, and US expansion. This fast-growing startup offers a significant impact on the company, growth trajectory, and culture, with world-class benefits such as remote work, flexible hours, and a 4.5 day standard working week.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Finance Controller or in a similar role
• Experience in developing a finance team
• Experience with US reporting and compliance
• Knowledgeable on FRS102 - UK GAAP

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and reports for the UK entity
• Coordinating and managing external audits and filings of financial statements
• Monitoring and maintaining internal controls and risk management
• Overseeing day-to-day US finance operations and preparing for US expansion
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes with variance analysis
• Overseeing the day-to-day tasks and workload of the internal bookkeeper
• Developing, implementing and promoting effective policies and processes within the finance function and wider business
• Managing treasury and working capital positions
• Assessing and managing foreign exchange (FX) exposure
• Management of company share options plan (CSOP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Xero & HubSpot is advantageous
• Robust commercial finance experience, preferably in a SaaS business

Benefits

• Salary: £70-80k
• 4.5 day standard working week
• Share options
• Fully remote and flexible working
• 35 days annual leave (25 days standard plus 10 flexible public holiday days)
• Pension contributions matched up to 5%
• Comprehensive Health Insurance via Bupa
• Enhanced parental leave & pay
• Co-working space stipend
• Quarterly all expenses paid team retreats
• The latest Macbook and equipment for your home office
• Professional development budget
• Unlimited free books