controller London, England
Job description
THE COMPANY AND OPPORTUNITY
Rensair is a high-growth tech company specialising in sustainable indoor air quality management and air purification solutions. Operating at the intersection of healthtech and proptech, our purpose is to protect and enhance lives through clean air.
Originally developed to meet the strict requirements of Scandinavian hospitals, our patented air purification technology is now trusted by businesses across all sectors, including the NHS, PepsiCo, Disney, GSK and the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Most recently, Rensair has launched Smart Demand Controlled Ventilation (SDCV), an IoT enabled offering that delivers excellent Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) while minimising energy consumption and building carbon emissions. Rensair is implementing SDCV with leading universities and large multinationals. For a typical office building, data confirms that SDCV can reduce ventilation related energy consumption by more than 40% and carbon emissions in excess of 50%.
Rensair is venture funded and closed a Series A round in May 2022 to invest in expansion and R&D. Rensair is uniquely positioned to capture high value opportunities in both the public and private sector. We have scaled rapidly over the past 24 months and now have operations in the UK, Europe, the USA and Asia.
We are looking for a Financial Controller to manage the finance function.
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Founders, the Financial Controller plays a pivotal role within the company to help us achieve our ambitions as we grow. This is a hands on role working both on the day-to-day finance activities whilst also supporting the wider Rensair team with the more strategic tasks.
POSITION OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Control
● Month-end reporting, including consolidation
● Manage the annual audit process
● Ensure all statutory requirements are met
● Accounts payable and accounts receivable
● Inventory management
Financial Planning & Analysis
● Develop and maintain a forecasting model (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow)
● Produce monthly management information for the founders
● Manage the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting
● Interpret reports, provide explanation for variances
Other
● Ensure robust controls both within and outside of finance
● Management of share option schemes
● Share cap table management
● Investor reporting
● Human Resources admin activities
WHAT YOU BRING
With proven experience working within a finance function as a Finance Manager looking to step-up into a more senior role or looking to make your first step into industry from audit practice, you will have a strong sense of ownership with the desire to learn and enhance your knowledge. You enjoy working as part of a team in a high intensity environment and pushing to meet deadlines and targets. You are fluent in English and based in the Greater London Area.
Skills & Qualifications:
Must haves
● Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or similar)
● Experience in all areas within a finance function
● Experience working with indirect taxes, VAT and Sales tax
● Prior experience of using ERP’s/accounting software (preferably Xero)
● Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and G Suite, in particular Microsoft Excel
● Organised with a systematic approach
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills; professional approach
● Good attention to detail
● Ability to work as part of a team and individually
● Flexible, helpful and adaptable
● Self-starter, determined and committed; able to use initiative
Preferred
● Experience in working for international groups of companies, ideally with subsidiaries in the EU and US
● Experience with R&D Tax credits
WHAT WE OFFER
Rensair is a high growth start-up founded by experienced entrepreneurs who are ex Morgan Stanley, Citi, UBS, Groupon. We have a unique opportunity to help our clients create safer and healthier indoor environments, using proven technology.
In addition to the opportunity to participate in our growth and the career potential that comes with it, we offer the following:
● Attractive salary
● Share options
● Health Insurance
● Flexible working environment
● Opportunity for advancement as the Company realises its growth plan
● An outstanding, entrepreneurial work culture, where proactive team players are rewarded for their drive and bringing their ideas to the table
● The opportunity to build a team as we grow
Rensair is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
