ABOUT TRINT

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Trint is the market leading AI-powered transcription and content creation platform for enterprise media — built specifically for newsrooms, broadcasters, sports organisations and businesses.

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Trint transforms audio and video into publishable content — with live transcription in seconds, 70+ language translation, speaker recognition, and AI-generated first drafts. Trusted by newsrooms like AP, The New York Times, and Sky, Trint’s software is designed for speed, editorial integrity, and secure professional workflows.

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We're a global business with offices in London and Toronto, and a team that passionately cares about our product, about each other, and about the people who rely on Trint every day. Diversity and inclusion aren't an afterthought here; they're part of how we work and who we are.

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Trint was founded by an Emmy-winning journalist and war correspondent who brings unique domain expertise and a passion for innovating solutions.

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This is an exciting moment to join. We're scaling with purpose, and we're building the team and the infrastructure to do it properly.

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THE ROLE

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Trint is looking for a skilled Financial Controller to help to support scaling growth. We are looking for a talented, dependable Financial Controller who will take full responsibility for all accounting, annual and monthly reporting, audit, tax and controls.

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This position will suit someone who is focused on running a financial function and is keen to utilise their skill set in a dynamic scale-up environment. Ideally, you will have experience running a finance function in Enterprise SAAS or a related growth company.

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You are someone who thrives on tackling problems and enjoys rolling up your sleeves to get involved in the details. 

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This role includes one direct report: supervising and mentoring the team’s Financial Accountant, providing guidance, review, and development support.

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What this role offers you

You’ll step into a role with real ownership, where your ideas and expertise will shape how finance supports a growing global business. Alongside that, you’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive team that values quality, trust, and continuous improvement, giving you the space to grow both professionally and as a leader.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Financial Reporting & Control

●  Own and deliver the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.

●  Oversee the preparation of multi-currency, consolidated management accounts with clear commentary and performance analysis.

●  Ensure integrity of underlying financial data and reconciliations

●  Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls.

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Financial operations

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across the finance function.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including invoicing, collections, supplier payments, and query resolution.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and transaction posting in line with company policies and accounting standards.

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Compliance & Tax

● Lead the preparation of consolidated statutory accounts (UK GAAP).

● Oversee the audit process and manage relationships with external auditors

● Manage the preparation of Canadian entity accounts with our local accountants.

● Manage all tax submissions including VAT, EU VAT, payroll taxes, PSA, P11D and Corporation tax and other regulatory filings. 

● Lead the preparation of R&D claims with our external advisors. 

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Cash management and treasury

• Manage the company’s cash and treasury activities, ensuring sufficient liquidity to support operations.
• Maintain and update a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast, analysing variances and highlighting liquidity risks.
• Identify and manage FX exposures, implementing appropriate mitigation or hedging strategies where required.
• Provide regular treasury and cash flow reporting to senior management, including key risks and forecast movements.
• Maintain relationships with banking partners and ensure compliance with treasury policies and controls.

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FP&A & Commercial Support

● Partner with the FP&A Manager on budgeting, forecasting, and reforecast cycles.

● Provide insightful variance analysis and performance reporting.

● Support commercial decision-making with robust financial data.

● Assist in scenario modelling and forecasting for project based decision making.

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Systems and Process Improvements

• Lead process improvement initiatives, proactively leveraging automation tools and AI to streamline finance operations, enhance controls, and increase efficiency.
• Enhance financial insights, forecasting capability, and decision support.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement technology solutions that improve financial reporting and operational efficiency.

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REQUIRED SKILLS

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with 3+ years PQE, ideally in a high-growth SaaS, technology, or scale-up environment.
• Strong experience leading the monthly close, preparing management accounts, and maintaining robust financial controls.
• Solid knowledge of UK GAAP, statutory reporting, and external audit management.
• Experience working in multi-entity, multi-currency environments, including consolidated reporting.
• Experience overseeing tax compliance (VAT, payroll taxes, corporation tax) and managing external advisors; US and Canadian tax knowledge advantageous but not essential.
• Strong understanding of cash management, treasury, and cash flow forecasting, including 13-week forecasts and FX exposure.
• Proven track record of process improvement and finance automation, ideally using modern tools or AI.
• Experience managing and developing junior finance team members.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with high attention to detail.

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To apply or for further information contact recruitment@trint.com.

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