Homerun B.V.
As Great Yellow grows, so do the financial responsibilities behind our work, and we must balance strategic capital planning as a scale-up with precise, day-to-day financial management. We’re looking for a
Financial Controller / Accountant
to take ownership of our internal finance operations, reporting, compliance, and bookkeeping.
You’ll work closely with Richard (Executive Director), Maggie (Finance Strategy & Capital Development), Angus (Board Non-Exec and Exec FD for Capital raising), and Alexis/Jeremy (external bookkeeping and Company Secretarial support) to ensure cash is well managed and financial data is accurate, timely, and relevant for decision making. You'll work directly with our executives and team managers to build, oversee, and improve their budgeting processes as the team grows.
You’ll ensure structure and control across our systems and processes, and deliver clear insights and support to others in the business, to allow Great Yellow to operate with integrity and agility as we fundraise and grow.
Key Responsibilities
Core finance operations
Oversee the maintenance of daily accounting records, including transactional entries, journals, reconciliations, and internal financial controls.
Be accountable for the accuracy of financial data and records across entities, in line with statutory requirements and accounting standards.
Record and reconcile cash transactions (with external support); monitor and manage cash balances and project cash needs based on forecasts.
Manage accounts payable and receivable (AP/AR), customer and vendor invoice processing and payments efficiently and cost-effectively.
Monitor financial risk exposure and analyze risks in forecasting.
Prepare and file statutory financial returns, tax documents, and compliance filings with support from advisors.
Internal controls
Cash management
Financial reporting and analysis
Lead the monthly close process and prepare timely management accounts and internal reports.
Support business planning and control, providing accurate financial data and decision-relevant financial forecasts/budgets.
Ensure financial planning and reporting models (currently Google Sheets and/or Excel) are fit for purpose.
Analyze trends, KPIs, and provide actionable insights to inform decision-making across teams.
Prepare documentation and financial statements for internal and external review, including by the board.
Assess tax impact in planning.
Stakeholder engagement and compliance
Coordinate with legal, tax, and audit advisors to ensure readiness and compliance.
Support investor reporting with financial data and due diligence documentation.
Ensure finance-related contracts, payments, and vendor relationships are properly administered.
Manage the audit process and oversee the implementation of audit recommendations.
Commercial process
Support the Commercial team by providing relevant financial information and securing client approval for GY as a supplier.
Ensure that GY holds necessary, and cost-effective, insurance.
About You
You have 5–10 years of post-qualification experience in financial management, ideally in a fast-paced, mission-driven, or entrepreneurial environment.
You’re detail-oriented and rigorous, with strong practical experience in bookkeeping, financial controls, and internal reporting.
You hold a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or bring equivalent experience with statutory accounting and compliance.
You’re confident managing monthly closes, preparing financial statements, and supporting audit and tax processes.
Bonus if you have experience with fundraising or investor reporting requirements, multi-entity or multi-currency environments, and strong spreadsheet skills.
You bring a systems mindset and enjoy building or improving processes and tooling as the organization grows.
You’re collaborative, proactive, and able to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
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Financial Controller / Accountant
to take ownership of our internal finance operations, reporting, compliance, and bookkeeping.
You’ll work closely with Richard (Executive Director), Maggie (Finance Strategy & Capital Development), Angus (Board Non-Exec and Exec FD for Capital raising), and Alexis/Jeremy (external bookkeeping and Company Secretarial support) to ensure cash is well managed and financial data is accurate, timely, and relevant for decision making. You'll work directly with our executives and team managers to build, oversee, and improve their budgeting processes as the team grows.
You’ll ensure structure and control across our systems and processes, and deliver clear insights and support to others in the business, to allow Great Yellow to operate with integrity and agility as we fundraise and grow.
Key Responsibilities
Core finance operations
Oversee the maintenance of daily accounting records, including transactional entries, journals, reconciliations, and internal financial controls.
Be accountable for the accuracy of financial data and records across entities, in line with statutory requirements and accounting standards.
Record and reconcile cash transactions (with external support); monitor and manage cash balances and project cash needs based on forecasts.
Manage accounts payable and receivable (AP/AR), customer and vendor invoice processing and payments efficiently and cost-effectively.
Monitor financial risk exposure and analyze risks in forecasting.
Prepare and file statutory financial returns, tax documents, and compliance filings with support from advisors.
Internal controls
Cash management
Financial reporting and analysis
Lead the monthly close process and prepare timely management accounts and internal reports.
Support business planning and control, providing accurate financial data and decision-relevant financial forecasts/budgets.
Ensure financial planning and reporting models (currently Google Sheets and/or Excel) are fit for purpose.
Analyze trends, KPIs, and provide actionable insights to inform decision-making across teams.
Prepare documentation and financial statements for internal and external review, including by the board.
Assess tax impact in planning.
Stakeholder engagement and compliance
Coordinate with legal, tax, and audit advisors to ensure readiness and compliance.
Support investor reporting with financial data and due diligence documentation.
Ensure finance-related contracts, payments, and vendor relationships are properly administered.
Manage the audit process and oversee the implementation of audit recommendations.
Commercial process
Support the Commercial team by providing relevant financial information and securing client approval for GY as a supplier.
Ensure that GY holds necessary, and cost-effective, insurance.
About You
You have 5–10 years of post-qualification experience in financial management, ideally in a fast-paced, mission-driven, or entrepreneurial environment.
You’re detail-oriented and rigorous, with strong practical experience in bookkeeping, financial controls, and internal reporting.
You hold a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or bring equivalent experience with statutory accounting and compliance.
You’re confident managing monthly closes, preparing financial statements, and supporting audit and tax processes.
Bonus if you have experience with fundraising or investor reporting requirements, multi-entity or multi-currency environments, and strong spreadsheet skills.
You bring a systems mindset and enjoy building or improving processes and tooling as the organization grows.
You’re collaborative, proactive, and able to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Meet your Team
Join us
Want to join our team? Then we'd love to hear about you!
#J-18808-Ljbffr