Head of Financial Control

Methodfi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in Greater London seeks a Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting and operations. This role demands an experienced professional with a recognized accounting qualification and at least 10 years of relevant experience, including significant leadership exposure. You will guide the CFO with strategic advice while leading a high-performing team to maintain accurate financial processes. The position offers a hybrid working model and an attractive benefits package including competitive salary, enhanced pension, and private health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus UK public holidays

Enhanced pension matching contributions

Group Life Insurance

Private Health Insurance

Bonus Scheme

Income Protection Cover

Enhanced parental leave

Learning & Development funding

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in accounting with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience in high growth businesses, preferably in retail financial services or technology.
• Proficient in leading financial control functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and operations, ensuring high standards of accuracy.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and Executive team.
• Own the end-to-end monthly and annual accounting processes.
• Administer and optimise the accounting system (NetSuite).
• Manage all direct and indirect tax activities.

Skills

Technical expertise in accounting under UK GAAP/IFRS

Collaborative leadership style

Exceptional communication skills

Proven experience in agile environments

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

About Freetrade

Freetrade’s mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings.

We’re changing that.

We’re building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you’re driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you’ll fit right in.

2026 is a big year for us. Last year, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We’ll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space.

This year, we’re accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We’re building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We’re also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers.

Purpose of the Role

Lead and inspire Freetrade’s Financial Control team, reporting directly to the CFO. You will be responsible for all aspects of financial reporting and operations, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, control, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and Executive team, leveraging technical expertise to guide executive-level decisions and business strategy.
• Provide visionary leadership, mentoring, and managing a high-performing team, actively supporting their professional growth and career development at Freetrade.
• Own the end-to-end monthly and annual accounting processes for Freetrade Limited and its subsidiaries, delivering timely, accurate, and consistent financial reporting, while overseeing all audit-related activities.
• Ensure seamless day-to-day financial operations, including timely bank reconciliations, VAT compliance, and the efficient processing of supplier payments.
• Take full accountability for all financial controls and accounting policies, guaranteeing robust and effective control environments, especially as new products or strategic initiatives are launched.
• Oversee daily cash management, cashflow forecasting, and regulatory threshold monitoring; perform liquidity stress testing and own all regulatory reporting and related modelling. Foster strong relationships with banking partners.
• Administer and optimise the accounting system (NetSuite), actively promoting and implementing system, process, and control improvements through automation and best practices.
• Manage all direct and indirect tax activities, coordinating with outsourced providers as needed.
• Collaborate closely with teams at our parent company (IG Group) to ensure stakeholders have clear, actionable insight into Freetrade’s performance and affairs.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong technical expertise in accounting under UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 10 years’ relevant experience, including 5+ years in management or leadership roles.
• A collaborative leadership style, focused on developing high-performing, engaged teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, adept at building relationships across all levels within Freetrade and its parent group.
• Proven experience navigating agile, scaling environments.
• A track record of successfully leading financial control functions within high growth businesses, preferably in retail financial services or technology.

Benefits & Logistics

Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade.

Here’s what’s on offer in 2025:

Hybrid working culture

We’re operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home. We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together.

🏢 Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
🏡 Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday

This setup helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and keep building a culture where we all do our best work together, including dedicated days for focus work.

Flexibility for those who need it

We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let's talk about it, whether you're a parent or have other care responsibilities.

Values

at Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty, Focus and Grit. Expect to be asked about these in your interview!

Benefits In London:

• Competitive salary – carefully benchmarked.
• Holidays – 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade.
• Enhanced pension – We’ll match your contributions up to 7%.
• Group Life Insurance – Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance.
• Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family.
• Bonus Scheme - join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact.
• Income Protection Cover – Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury.
• Enhanced parental leave – Time off when it matters most.
• Flexibility for those who need it – We’re office-first, but life happens. Whether you’re a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time.
• Learning & Development – We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments.
• Paid Sick Leave – Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year.

Interview Process

We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes:

1. Initial interview – A chat with one of our Talent Partners.
2. Hiring Manager interview – A deep dive into your skills and experience.
3. Take-home Task and Presentation - Show us how you think and solve problems
4. Executive interview – A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit.

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