Financial Controller

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Financial Controller with excellent communication skills and solid systems experience. You will be leading a small team and must be able to work flexibly and effectively with all parts of our growing business. The role includes oversight of Business Systems & IT as well as HR & Payroll. It’s a plus if you have an interest in cycling or active travel and a desire to get more people travelling by bike.

Salary: £75k

Main responsibilities of Financial Controller:

• Financial Reporting & Control: Manage month-end/year-end processes, prepare/review monthly management reporting, maintain an efficient and effective working environment by driving continuous improvements.
• Budgeting & Analysis: Develop annual budgets, forecast financial performance, prepare financial modelling and analyse variances, support budget holders in preparation and management of their budgets.
• Cash Flow & Treasury: Maintain tight control on working capital, oversee accounts payable/receivable and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Compliance & Tax: Ensure compliance with statutory laws, accounting and HMRC regulations, as well as audit requirements. Main liaison with external providers of related services.
• Strategic Support: Act as a business partner to the leadership and management teams, provide data-driven insights to guide commercial decisions.
• Business Systems & IT: Oversee all systems and infrastructure, including our ERP (NetSuite), liaise with different departments, act as key liaison with external support providers. Ensure all systems and related processes are fit for purpose through continuous improvements.
• HR & Payroll: Act as key liaison between the company and its external providers.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop our small team.
• Ad hoc duties: Support the CFO as required, including providing holiday cover for Management Accountant.

Qualifications and skills:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, QBE).
• Excellent communications skills at all levels.
• Robust problem-solving skills.
• Strong Excel knowledge, including modelling.
• Solid ERP system experience, ideally NetSuite.
• Experience as a business partner to other departments.
• International/group experience beneficial.

About Cyclehoop

Cyclehoop is an award-winning cycle parking company, based in South London, with operations in Scotland and Minneapolis (US). The team designs, manufactures, installs and manages innovative solutions across the UK.

Since launching in 2008 we have gained experience with public and commercial organisations across all sectors in the UK and internationally.

Our cycle parking network – where we install and manage on-street Bikehangars® in partnership with local authorities – is the largest in the world.

Our team care about sustainable transport and are dedicated to making our cities healthier and happier places to live.

What is in it for you?

As a part of Cyclehoop team you will receive:

• Flexible approach to office / home working.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Discretionary annual profit share bonus (part company/part personal performance).
• 25 days annual leave per annum with increments for each year of service, opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave each year.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Casual office with free fruit and social events.

For further details regarding this vacancy, please contact [email protected].

You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Please note that the closing date for applications is midnight on 31 July 2026.

Please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected] including the job title in subject of the email.

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Cyclehoop provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regards to race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, national origin, ethnic background, disability, or age.