Financial Controller

at  Runna

WE’RE PUTTING TOGETHER A TALENTED TEAM TO BUILD THE #1 TRAINING PLATFORM FOR RUNNERS

We help everyday runners become outstanding by providing world-class training, coaching and community for everyone, whether you’re improving your 5k time or training for your first marathon. To date we have built iOS, Android and Apple watch apps that help people achieve their goals by coaching them through the full journey and syncing to their favourite fitness devices.
We’re growing extremely fast and in November 2023 closed a new £5M funding round led by JamJar with participation from Eka Ventures, Venrex and Creator Ventures. And in 2024, we were selected by Apple as one of three global finalists for the 2024 iPhone App of the Year reflecting the innovation and impact of what we’ve built.
We want to grow as fast as we can into the future and are looking for individuals who will help us get there. For more about our background and growth check out our Careers Page!
We’re now looking ahead to the future and the people who want to help us build and scale Runna. Our aim is to reach millions of subscribers in the next 5 years and be the go-to training platform for any runner. Now is a magical time to join, we’re still small, and everyone makes a foundational difference.

WHAT EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• 3 - 5 years of proven experience (PQE) in a finance role, ideally as a financial controller or equivalent in a fast-growing startup or scale-up environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with relevant financial standards
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear insights
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Xero, Excel/Google Sheets)

WE OFFER A SALARY OF £70 - 90K PER YEAR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE PLUS EMI EQUITY IN THE FORM OF RUNNA STOCK OPTIONS.

Flexible working (we typically work 2-3 days in our offices in Vauxhall and Boston

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• Salary reviews every 6 months or whenever we raise more investment
• 33 days of holiday including public holidays
• A workplace pension scheme / 401k
• A brand new Macbook, a running watch of your choice, and anything else you need to do your best work
• Private health insurance (enhanced for US colleagues)
• Enhanced family care policy (3 months fully paid leave when a new Runna joins the family, fertility support & other benefits)
• An hour slot during work time each week to do a Runna workout

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As our Financial Controller, you’ll take ownership of the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. You’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining Runna’s financial health, owning BAU finance processes and providing insights to support strategic decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INVOLVE:

• Oversee all financial operations, including month-end close, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and tax compliance (with the help of our external tax advisors where needed).
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, management accounts, and ad-hoc financial data (with support from our external bookkeeping team)
• required to inform running of the business and investor reporting
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP) and tax regulations
• Manage cash flow, treasury, and working capital to support operational needs and growth initiatives
• Implement and improve financial systems, controls, and processes to support scalability
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders as needed (e.g., to inform our UK R&D tax claim)