Financial Controller

About Pockit and Monese

Pockit and Monese are all-in-one money apps that make it easier for people to access and manage the financial tools they need to take control of their money.

We provide vital financial services, from accounts and cards to income advance solutions. In October 2024, Pockit acquired Monese, bringing together two complementary businesses and creating a leading fintech company focused on serving people who are underserved by traditional banks.

Together, we serve more than three million customers across the UK and Europe.

We're a diverse, international and energetic team, with colleagues based across London, Newcastle, Tallinn and remote teams across Central Europe. We value curiosity, ambition, accountability and resilience , and we want everyone to feel at home, have a voice and know that their contribution matters. We give people the trust and space to take ownership, share ideas, influence decisions, and make a real impact on our customers and our business.

About the role

We're looking for an exceptional Financial Controller to lead Monese's financial accounting, control and reporting function.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll have end-to-end accountability for the integrity of our financial reporting, the effectiveness of our financial controls and the consistent delivery of critical finance deadlines.

This is a senior leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, exceptional execution and a relentless focus on delivery. You'll be responsible for ensuring that month-end close, statutory accounts, regulatory financial reporting and audit processes are completed accurately, efficiently and on time.

You'll lead and develop the financial control team , establish clear standards of accountability and continuously improve how the function operates.

We're looking for someone who combines the technical rigour of a seasoned financial controller with the pace, ownership and problem-solving mindset of a high-growth fintech.

You won't simply oversee the numbers. You'll take full ownership of delivering them.

What you'll be responsible for

Financial close and reporting excellence

• Take full accountability for the timely, accurate and efficient delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial close and reporting. • Establish and consistently deliver against a disciplined month-end close timetable, with clear ownership, deadlines and escalation procedures across the finance team. • Drive continuous improvement in close timelines, reporting quality and financial processes, with a clear ambition to achieve a best-in-class financial close. • Ensure the integrity, completeness and reliability of the financial statements, general ledger and balance sheet. • Deliver high-quality financial reporting to the CFO and other key stakeholders, with clear explanations of material movements, accounting judgements and financial risks. • Anticipate and proactively resolve issues that could impact reporting accuracy or deadlines, ensuring there are no avoidable surprises. • Build a culture where financial reporting commitments are consistently met and delivery against deadlines is non-negotiable.