Financial Controller, Runna
£70-90k
+ EMI equity in the form of Runna stock options
2-3 days a week in office (Vauxhall, London)
Tailored running training plans
Be an early applicant
Tailored running training plans
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
£70-90k
+ EMI equity in the form of Runna stock options
2-3 days a week in office (Vauxhall, London)
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make running training effective, enjoyable and easy for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- 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)
- You read Runna’s Culture and Values and think - “that’s a place I want to work”
- You take a proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to work independently and in a team and enjoy developing scalable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across the business
What the job involves
- 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
- 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)
Application process
- Our aim is to keep the interview process as straightforward and enjoyable as possible, and will consist of the following stages:
- W/c 3rd February, 10th February - Chat with Holly, our Chief of Staff (45 minutes video call)
- W/c 10th February - Technical take home task (expected to take 2 -3 hours)
- W/c 17th February - Chat with Josh - COO & Holly (45 minutes video call with take-home task)
- W/c 24th February - Office visit (60 minutes meeting in the office with Josh & Dom / Ben (founders); meet the team)
- Once the process is finished, we promise to let you know our decision as soon as possible
- To apply, please apply on workable by the 27th of January and we’ll take it from there!
- Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to better accommodate you throughout the interview process - this can be from scheduling interviews around childcare commitments to accessibility requirements. We want you to show your best self in the process
Salary benchmarks
Our take
As a way to keep fit, running has shot up in popularity in recent years, partially due to accessibility, especially during the pandemic. But for those who want to take running to the next level – whether that be a 5K or a marathon – it can be difficult to know where to start in terms of a training plan. Runna supplies an app with personalised training plans for all types of runs, to help people achieve their running and fitness goals.
Runna was founded in 2020 by running enthusiasts for running enthusiasts, in response to the lack of tools – save paying a professional trainer – available to help runners train. Although there is a wealth of day-to-day running apps available, where Runna stands out is in providing training plans for specific races, which can be distinguished by distance and goal time. In addition, it does this whilst maintaining a sense of community, which has proven to be a popular feature amongst other running apps, and still caters to a range of experience levels.
Runna has since consistent subscriber growth since its launch, serving thousands of users globally. The company plans to build and scale into the future, reach more customers, and expand its team.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Nov 2023
$6.2m
SEED
Dec 2022
$2.4m
SEED
Total funding: $9.4m
Company benefits
- Own a part of Runna: We want you to own a part of the company you're building. Everyone who joins Runna receives a generous stock options package
- Grow with us: As one of our early hires, you'll have a unique opportunity to shape and influence Runna's product and culture from the beginning
- Learn and develop: We work with all of the latest tools and technologies so you can learn at the cutting edge of product development
- Team socials: We're a friendly bunch and like to make work-like fun, whether that's lunches and dinners or our bi-weekly team run
- Paid vacation: We want people to take time off to rest and rejuvenate. Runna offers 25 vacation days + bank holidays
- Tools: You'll receive all new equipment including a laptop, running watch of your choice, and anything else you need to do your best work
- Get paid to Run(na): We have a dedicated hour block each week where you'll get paid to run! Whether you want to build up to your first 5k or do that tough intervals sessions it's up to you!
- Enhanced family care: 3 months fully paid when you welcome a new Runna into the family, as well as fertility support & a host of other benefits
Company values
- Go above and beyond for our Runnas
- Go above and beyond for our team
- Go above and beyond for ourselves
Company HQ
Vauxhall, London, UK
Leadership
Dom Maskell
(Co-Founder and CEO)Previously an Officer Cadet at the RAF and worked both as a Business Analyst and later Product Manager at McKinsey & Company.
Ben Parker
(Co-Founder & Head Coach)Former Personal Trainer and Running Coach. Owned Ben Parker Fitness. Previously a Spin & Pilates Class instructor at Roehampton Club, and Activities Manager at Mark Warner.
Walter Holohan
(CTO)Initially joined Runna as a Technical Lead before being promoted to CTO. Prior to Runna, they were a React Native Developer at 11:FS, a Full Stack Engineer at Nationwide Building Society and a Director at Spartn.
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