Job Specifications
Role: Senior Financial Controller
Reports to: CFO
Location: Remote/Hybrid working (UK-based).
We are currently a remote-first organisation, but hybrid working may be an option in the future.
Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience, plus equity and benefits
Hours: Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
Please note
All communication regarding your application should go through the official application channels or our company careers page. Contacting Vestd employees via email, personal social media, or other informal routes is not appropriate. We also have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harassment or abuse directed at our team. Candidates who do not respect these boundaries may be disqualified from the recruitment process and, in serious cases, barred from applying in future.
About Vestd
Vestd is a leading sharetech platform for equity management - shares schemes, fund raising, company secretarial and much more.
Our regulated platform makes light work of all of the most popular and tax-efficient share scheme types, empowering businesses to attract and retain their talent. Our powerful software also helps investors, and founders seeking investment.
Vestd was founded by Ifty Nasir, who lives and breathes our mission. Vestd’s big moonshot aim is to see one billion people worldwide invested in the companies they work hard to grow by 2030. We are all about inclusion and fairness for our customers and our team.
Vestd is also a B Corp-certified company, which means we’re committed to balancing profit with purpose. We care about our people, our customers, and the wider world – and we hold ourselves to the highest social and environmental standards.
If you’d like to learn more about Vestd, check out this short video from our founder, Ifty.
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at Vestd
At Vestd, we prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion, so we write about it here rather than at the end of the job advertisement. We’re committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and diverse team. Trust is one of our core values; with that comes a commitment to fairness and transparency. We want to be open about our EDI efforts.
Research shows that while men are likely to apply when they meet 60% of a job’s requirements, women and individuals from underrepresented groups often apply only when they meet every criterion.
We understand the value of transferable skills and the unique perspectives that diversity brings. That’s why we encourage applications from candidates with unique strengths and experiences.
If you need any adjustments or support with your application, please let us know in your application or throughout the process.
Requirements
The role
We are looking for individuals who are not only passionate about our mission but also comfortable and confident using cutting-edge technologies and AI tools to streamline processes, drive innovation, and contribute to the growth of Vestd.
Reporting to the CFO, this role is responsible for financial control, group reporting, audit readiness, regulatory reporting and international finance operations. The position ensures strong financial governance, accurate reporting and scalable processes to support continued growth.
This is a hands-on role, balancing day-to-day financial management with improving processes, controls and reporting across a multi-entity, cross-border environment.
The Primary Responsibilities Of This Role
This is an important role with responsibility across several key areas that are central to the effective and compliant running of our international operations. Please review the essential criteria carefully before applying and, if you have any questions, speak with your Team Lead.
While the lists below describe the core responsibilities, this role may from time to time involve tasks beyond this list — as needed to respond to evolving business needs.
Financial Reporting & Group Consolidation
Prepare monthly management accounts for the group.
Lead multi-entity group consolidation across UK, Jersey and India entities.
Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and schedules to ensure audit readiness.
Manage intercompany invoicing, reconciliations and eliminations.
Ensure consistent financial reporting standards across cross-border finance operations.
Produce mid-month pacing analysis against budgets where applicable (e.g. marketing spend).
Provide clear financial analysis and performance insights to the CFO and leadership team.
Accounting Operations
Own and manage day-to-day accounting operations, including supplier payments, expenses, payroll and balance sheet reconciliations.
Delivery and ownership of month-end and year-end close processes across the group.
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
Regulatory Reporting
Lead FCA reporting requirements from a finance perspective.
Work closely with t
About the Company
Vestd is the leading sharetech platform for share schemes and business admin.
The FCA-regulated platform makes light work of all of the most popular and tax-efficient share scheme types, empowering businesses to attract and retain their talent.
Staff, advisors and consultants can log in to view their shares and model what their cut might look like if the company rises in value. An unrivalled motivator.
Vestd makes share schemes a walk in the park. No wonder 95% say that Vestd has helped improve employee loyalty and 93% ag...
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