Financial Controller - FTC (Parental leave cover)
Financial Controller - FTC (Parental leave cover)
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We’re looking for a Qualified Accountant / Auditor to step into a key role at Gaia for a 12-month parental leave cover. In this role, you’ll support a company where finance and insurance are core to the product.
Reporting to the Head of Finance & Credit, you’ll take ownership of the UK financials, from month-end close to audit readiness, and ensure everything runs smoothly across financial operations.
Who You Are
• Detail-obsessed and proud of the quality you deliver
• Highly accountable, you know how to get what you need across teams
• A proactive problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity and change
• Organised, deadline-driven, and ready to roll up your sleeves
• Excited by working in a fast-moving startup environment
What You’ll Do
• Partner with the Financial Controller to ensure a smooth handover
• Collaborate with Ops, Product & Marketing to keep financial alignment strong
• Manage external accountants and ensure accurate, timely reporting
• Lead the monthly close: bookkeeping, management accounts, reconciliations
• Drive audit prep and respond to queries with confidence
• Analyze opex and budget variances, surfacing trends and risks
• Deliver performance insights that drive strategic decisions
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations and transactions
• Keep AP/AR running cleanly and smoothly
• Ensure FCA compliance and support with regulatory filings
• Spot opportunities for process improvement and act on them ️
What We’re Looking For
• Fully qualified: ACCA / ACA / CIMA / ICAEW
• Hands-on experience with Xero and audits
• Strong track record of delivering high-quality financials under pressure
• Skilled in group consolidation
• Familiarity with US GAAP (bonus!)
• Experience in lending, insurance, or financial products (also a plus!)
• Ability to dive into detail and communicate what really matters
The salary for this role is £65,000–£75,000, depending on experience. We’re committed to offering competitive compensation that reflects your skills and the value you bring to the team.
What’s On Offer
At Gaia, we believe in taking care of our people. In addition to a competitive, market-aligned salary, we offer:
• Home setup budget
• Recognition for those who go above and beyond
Sound like a fit? We’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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