Job Description

Finance Controller | Home Made

Are you ready to take the reins as our Finance Controller? Join us at Home Made, where you'll lead, develop, and propel our finance team forward. This is your chance to shape our processes and systems, fuelling our rapid expansion!

About Us:

At Home Made, we're not just another property-tech startup. We're on a mission to revolutionise renting for good. With cutting-edge technology and a commitment to customer-centricity, we're transforming the renting experience to be better, safer, and fairer for all. Join us in driving change, fostering integrity, and embracing diversity as we work together to fix renting for good!

Role and Opportunities:

As our Financial Controller, you'll dive into a dynamic role filled with leadership opportunities and exciting challenges, including:

Leadership and management of the finance function in partnership with the CFO, being an expert for the business Drive process improvement and review of finance templates and systems, ensuring they are fit for purpose i.e. sales ledger Take charge for ensuring that the money flowing into and out of the business is correctly allocated, reconciled, and reported on Support sales teams with pricing analysis and proposals for clients Ensure the correct rents are collected from Tenants and transferred to Landlords, flagging to the Property Managers if any rents are unduly delayed Ensure relevant money is held on our accounts for management fees, pre-approved contractor invoices, and any appropriate service charges Ensure our accounts are always reconciled and our balances are consistently updated to reflect the true state of the account Lead on regular account audits: ensuring all money in the client account is accurately allocated Coordinate monthly and annual statements of account to send to clients Be a main point of contact for our larger clients and an escalation point for the team, conducting monthly/bi-monthly/quarterly connects as needed Liaise with external services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary, including HMRC Management and growth of a small finance team from attraction and retention to development and motivation Responsible for annual audit process, instructing appropriate 3rd parties to support with the process Review financial data Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company

About You:

Qualified Accountant:

ACCA or equivalent qualification.

Finance Experience:

2-3 years' demonstrated experience in finance leadership.

Problem-Solver:

A knack for finding solutions and improving processes.

Spreadsheets & Tech Whizz:

Proficient in Excel and/or Google Sheets, with a keen interest in technological advances in accounting software.

Benefits:

Annual Leave:

24 days leave + your birthday off! (increasing with tenure to a max of +5 days)

Modern Offices:

State-of-the-art facilities in London, Waterloo.

Employee Perks:

Discounts for stores, cinema, and more.

Social Events:

From summer and winter parties to culture club activities. Weekly 5pm Friday happy hour, on our rooftop with drinks and snacks.

Wellness Benefits:

On-site gym, showers, indoor bike storage.

Learning and Development:

Opportunities to upskill through our programme.

Leave:

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Office location:

London, Waterloo (close to Blackfriars, Southwark and Waterloo stations)

Salary:

60-80k (Dependent on experience)

Working Days:

Monday - Friday 9am-6pm.

Hybrid working:

3 days in office, 2 days at home

Interview Process:

Application & CV Virtual Interview with Head of People Virtual Interview with CFO Data Analysis Assessment with CEO Face-to-Face Interview with CEO and CFO, including Process Design and People Management Assessment.
Ready to make a real impact in the world of property technology? Apply now and let's get the conversation started!

We are an equal-opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Home Made and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Home Made is an equal opportunity employer and will offer reasonable adjustments to applicants in our recruitment process. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us at joinus@home-made.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,000.00-80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave On-site gym Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sabbatical Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Salary Expectations Notice Period (in weeks)
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

Finance Manager: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

ACCA (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE1 8HP