Financial Controller

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WE’RE THE ADVENTURISTS

…and we’re fighting to make the world less boring. Our planet used to slap us about the face-cheeks with iron fists of adventure every day. Maps had edges to walk off. Whole continents lay undiscovered. We live to find ways to make the world a bit more difficult. To bring chaos into our over-sanitised lives. To create adventures where you don’t know what will happen tomorrow or if you’ll even make it.

In the spirit of unbridled adventure, we’ve accelerated to a gallop with the launch of ‘The Equestrianists’ – not just any horse racing series, but the globe-trotting, heart-pounding, ultimate endurance showdown on hooves. And not content to stop there, we’ve also unleashed ‘Venturo Adventure Machines’ – our audacious leap into crafting the ultimate conduits of thrill that you can’t just buy – you have to earn through adventure.

We’re growing rapidly and only just getting started on our journey of world domination.

 

THE ROLE

Reporting to the CEO this role is responsible for all accounting functions within The Adventurists, The Equestrianists and Venturo Adventure Machines (the latter being a very small operation).

All aspects of the day-to-day financial management of the business are overseen by the financial controller, in addition to fulfilling all legal requirements required by external parties such as HMRC and Companies House.

The right person will contribute to the financial strategic direction of the business as well as being a vital voice in revamping the consistent framework that we will work within. We need someone ready to be an active participant (and leader) in building out the right systems and processes so that we are ready for increased turnover projected in the coming years.

Management accounts and reports are a key element of this role, and we’re looking for someone with the attention to detail to build these reports, the analytical nous to make recommendations and the communications skills to present those to the Board.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Overall responsibility for the management of financial reporting to ensure that legal requirements are met.
  • Develop and supervise the implementation of internal financial controls, monitoring and reporting systems.
  • Cash-flow management in multiple currencies and accounts
  • Delivery of financial reports to an agreed cadence and frequency.
  • Bookkeeping responsibilities as required
  • Management of small freelance team – including anticipating when extra resource may be required and actioning this in advance.
  • Liaising with Board, CEO and external consultants on the strategic direction of the business from a finance perspective.
  • Working with the Adventure Operations team to lock budgets, track spends and report on actual spends across the portfolio of adventures.
  • Go-to contact for all internal financial questions. Owns the relationship with the external accountants.
  • Help us maximise profits, reduce costs and drive continuous improvement of end to end accounting
    practices.

 

IF YOU CAN DO ALL THAT, IT WILL ALSO HELP IF YOU HAVE…

  • Cash-flow and liquidity management experience
  • Strong analytical skills – analyse financial reports to provide insights and guidance.
  • Strong communication skills to deliver financial information to the board in actionable formats, reports
    and presentations
  • Very solid IT skills, including proficiency in the relevant accounting packages (Xero) and preferably a
    knowledge of automation software and systems.
  • A strong understanding of tax codes and laws
  • Experience working in multi-currency
  • Experience working with more than one business entity at a time.
  • Small business Company Secretarial experience – filing all statutory returns, not just financial
  • Fully qualified Accountant with a qualification from an institution such as:
    • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
    • Associate Chartered Accountants (ACA)
    • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
    • Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)

 

AND YOU MUST HAVE…

  • Minimum 5 years’ occupational experience in a Finance Manager or Financial Accountancy role
  • Fluency in both spoken and written English
  • At least Level 4 AAT or part-qualified CIMA (we may be open to helping with study / exam leave as part
    of the package for the right candidate)

 

DETAILS

  • Salary £50-55k dependant on experience
  • Remote with (very) occasional travel to Bristol, Chepstow and Brighton for meetings
  • Flexible working hours possible (around business needs)
  • Discounted adventures

 

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THIS ROLE