Algo1
Financial Controller (Part-time)
6d ago
EuropeRemotefinancial reportingcash flow forecastingpayrollaccounts payablecorporation tax
Part-time Financial Controller to build and manage finance function for a VC-backed AI retail startup.
Responsibilities
- We're looking for a Financial Controller to work closely with our leadership team to build and run the finance function that will scale with algo1. We're a VC-backed startup redefining in-store shopping through personalisation and retail media, and as we grow, we need someone who can bring order, control, and rigour to an increasingly international group.
- You'll own core financial operations end to end while building the processes, controls, and systems that let a fast-moving company scale without breaking.
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller or finance professional
- Solid experience with UK statutory accounts, compliance, and governance, including hands-on Companies House filings
- Experience preparing management accounts and reporting for boards
- Comfortable working autonomously across a broad remit and building processes from scratch
Nice to have
- Exposure to multi-entity or international group structures (particularly UK/US)
- Experience with payroll across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience with R&D tax credit claims
- Experience with modern accounting and HR/payroll software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Rippling)
- Familiarity with share option schemes (particularly EMI) and cap table platforms (e.g. Carta)
- Experience supporting fundraising processes, due diligence, or data room preparation
- If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of retail and eager to make a real impact from day one, we’d love to hear from you.
Other
- We’re a VC-backed stealth-mode company building behavioural AI solutions for the retail industry. Our platform is designed from the ground up - no legacy, no patchwork systems - just a clean slate and a clear vision. Our mission is to bring the intelligence of modern machine learning directly to the in-store shopping experience.
- We are taking an almighty swing of the bat; it is difficult, full of risk, and exactly why we are here.
- The month-end and year-end close process across the including management accounts, consolidated reporting, and board/investor packs
- Cash flow forecasting, burn and runway modelling, treasury, and intercompany transactions across the group
- Payroll across jurisdictions (UK PAYE, and international staff via EOR), alongside accounts payable, expenses, and the spend approval process
- Statutory compliance across the group — Companies House filings, annual accounts, VAT, corporation tax, R&D tax credit claims, and US filings in conjunction with external advisors
- Relationships with auditors, external accountants, tax advisors, and legal counsel
- The design and continuous improvement of financial controls, policies, and processes as we scale