Financial Controller (PT 1 Day Per Week)
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Posted on:
21-10-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Positive Carbon is a high-growth venture-backed technology company on a mission to eliminate food waste in the commercial food service industry. Our AI-powered Scrappy sensor provides commercial kitchens with unparalleled insights helping them cut food waste in half and significantly boost their profitability. We are scaling rapidly and need a hands-on strategic Financial Controller to own the finance function and support our international growth.
This is a critical hands-on role. You will be responsible for the entire finance function moving beyond day-to-day accounting to provide strategic financial leadership. You will manage our cash flow oversee grant claims (including Enterprise Ireland) prepare board-level reports and ensure we have the financial systems in place to scale globally.
Tasks
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting: Own the month-end close process delivering timely and accurate management accounts (P&L Balance Sheet Cash Flow) for the CEO and board.
- Strategic Finance: Manage the companys 12-month cash flow forecast burn rate and financial modeling. Provide strategic insights to support fundraising and pricing decisions.
- Grant & R&D: Take full ownership of managing grant claims and preparing documentation for R&D tax credit submissions.
- Compliance & Operations: Manage all payroll VAT returns supplier payments and customer invoicing. Ensure robust financial controls are in place.
Requirements
- Qualified Accountant: You are ACA ACCA or CIMA qualified.
- Startup/SaaS Experience: You have proven experience (5 years) in a fast-paced tech startup or SaaS company. Youre comfortable with the roll up your sleeves nature of a scale-up.
- Grant Expertise: You have direct hands-on experience managing grant claims and R&D tax credit processes.
- Hands-On: You are happy to manage everything from strategic board packs to supplier payments.
- Systems Savvy: You are an expert in Xero and Excel and youre skilled at building efficient financial processes.
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Sage
- Regulatory Reporting
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Budgeting
- ERP Systems
- Financial Management
About Company
Positive Carbon is a high-growth, venture-backed technology company on a mission to eliminate food waste in the commercial food service industry. Our AI-powered “Scrappy” sensor provides commercial kitchens with unparalleled insights, helping them cut food waste in half and significan ... View more
