About Sycurio:
Sycurio is a global leader in secure, frictionless payment solutions that empower enterprises to enhance customer experience and simplify compliance. Its patented cloud-based technologies protect sensitive data across all customer interactions and channels, ensuring compliance with industry standards like PCI DSS while reducing fraud risk and strengthening trust. Founded in 2009 as Semafone, Sycurio supports organizations in over 50 countries across five continents, partnering with leading brands worldwide. Backed by major investor Livingbridge, Sycurio continues to pioneer solutions that make payments secure and seamless.
Sycurio is seeking a Financial Controller responsible for overseeing all accounting activities, including, financial reporting and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Leading the accounting team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Accounting daily function, cash flow management and monitoring of working capital including collection of debts, timely invoicing of customers and payment of suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and cashflow statements.
- Ensure all financial reporting is compliant with accounting standards FRS102.
- Lead the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Lead on the production of our monthly board pack, providing detailed analysis and commentary on financial results.
- Monthly reporting to our PE investors.
- Monthly reporting for the banks.
- Maintain and improve internal financial controls to safeguard company assets.
- Ensure compliance with local, state and UK tax requirements and liaise with auditors and tax authorities as needed.
- Day to day lead on the annual external annual audit
- Manage cash flow and working capital to optimize financial efficiency.
- Prepare weekly 2+12 weekly cashflow forecast.
- Lead and manage the accounting team (currently a team of 3), ensuring strong performance and professional development.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement in the accounting function, implementing best practices.
- Oversee the financial systems and ensure their continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve financial reporting systems for accuracy and efficiency.
- Responsible for assisting Sycurio in managing and maintaining certification for the following frameworks:
- ISO27001.
- PCI (Data Security Standard, Payment Application Data Security Standard, Software Security.
- Framework, Secure Software Lifecycle.)
- Cyber Essentials.
- HITRUST.
Financial Management & Reporting:
Financial Controls & Compliance:
Cash Flow & Treasuring Management:
Leadership & Team Development:
Systems & Process Improvement:
Information Security Responsibilities:
Experience Required
- Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Proven capability to remain composed under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Skilled in leading and managing a high-performing team.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel with demonstrated technical expertise.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
- CIMA or ACCA qualified, with a minimum of 3-5 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
- At least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience with NetSuite is preferred but not mandatory.
Skills Required
- CIMA or ACCA qualified with 3-5 years post-qualification experience (PQE)
- At least 5 years relevant industry experience
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Experience leading and managing an accounting team
- Experience preparing financial statements and FRS102-compliant reporting
- Experience preparing board packs and investor/bank reporting
- Experience managing cash flow and preparing weekly and 2+12 cashflow forecasts
- Day-to-day lead on external annual audit and liaising with auditors/tax authorities
- Experience improving financial systems, processes and automation
- Experience supporting information security certification efforts (ISO27001, PCI, Cyber Essentials, HITRUST)
- Experience with NetSuite
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, remain composed under pressure, strong attention to detail and organisation
What We Do
Sycurio (formerly Semafone) helps organizations transform CX and simplify how they manage regulatory compliance and payment security. Our solutions and services enable enterprises to safeguard every customer interaction, in every channel - delivering a standout customer experience that builds trust and lasting loyalty.
