Financial Controller
About Ctrl Alt
We’re building a high-performance, people-first culture where ambitious individuals can thrive. We move fast, think big and hold ourselves to a high bar, while keeping things collaborative, open and genuinely fun. At Ctrl Alt ideas win on merit, teams work closely with leadership, and everyone has a voice in shaping what we build next.
We believe that hard work should come with real reward. You won’t just join a company - you’ll help build one. Last year alone, we grew from 17 to 50 people, and this year we’re going faster and further. That means real responsibility, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to grow alongside a company that’s redefining the future of finance through the tokenization of alternative assets.
If you’re excited by scale-up energy, ownership, and the chance to help shape both a business and a culture, Ctrl Alt is where you can do the most rewarding work of your career.
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What's Involved
We are looking for a rigorous, detail-oriented Financial Controller to own the day-to-day financial operations of our rapidly scaling global business. Reporting directly to the Group Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the integrity of our financial data, the efficiency of our global month-end processes, and the robustness of our internal controls.
This is a hybrid role based in our Belfast office, or full-time based in our London office.
In this role you will:
- Prepare the group financial function for audit readiness, improving and overseeing the financial accrual framework
- Ensure robust revenue recognition across tokenisation fees, issuance structures, and blockchain-native incomes
- Lead the month-end close and consolidation process across multiple jurisdictions including The UK, Ireland and The UAE
- Support the CFO with capital adequacy and regulatory financial submissions across our regulated entities
- Drive automation, systems, and scalable processes as the business grows
- Ensure financial compliance through adhering to tax filings, capital planning and reporting.
Requirements
Must Haves
- Have experience in a senior finance role within a high-growth, regulated financial services environment
- Are comfortable operating in complex, multi-entity, and multi-jurisdiction group structures
- Can combine a high level of technical accuracy with hands-on execution and financial modeling
- Have experience building and scaling finance systems in fast-growing organizations
- Hold a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
- Ideally bring exposure to fintech, capital markets, tokenization, or digital assets
Nice to Haves
- Ideally bring exposure to fintech, capital markets, tokenization, or digital assets
Benefits
Benefits
Join a scaling fintech building the next generation of investment banking. You’ll work at the intersection of capital markets and cutting-edge blockchain technology, helping drive and shape the future of financial infrastructure.
Build and own the future of finance
Take real responsibility in shaping digital capital markets, with the autonomy to lead decisions and drive impact.
Solve meaningful problems with exceptional people
Tackle complex challenges at the intersection of finance and technology alongside leaders with experience from Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, UBS, and Revolut.
Grow fast in a high-performance environment
Stretch beyond your comfort zone through close collaboration, rapid feedback, and continuous learning.
Innovate and make your mark
Bring bold ideas to life and influence our platform, products, and how we operate from day one.
How we support you
- Competitive salary with regular reviews reflecting impact and performance
- Generous stock options so you directly share in Ctrl Alt’s growth and long-term success
- Premium private healthcare
- 26 days annual leave, plus your birthday off, and regional bank holidays
- Enhanced parental leave
- MacBook, screens, and any equipment needed to perform at a high level
- Access to salary sacrifice schemes (childcare, groceries, EVs, tech, pensions, bikes, subscriptions)
- Modern, centrally located offices in London, Belfast, Dundalk, and Dubai
- Annual learning and development budget for training, certifications, and qualifications
How to Apply
Simply hit apply below, where you will be redirected to a form to fill out all relevant details. You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
Interview Process:
- Stage 1: Initial interview
- Stage 2: Technical interview
- Stage 3: Cultural interview
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