Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Job Title: Financial Controller

Reports to: Group CFO

Location: UK - Remote

Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term for 6 Months (This is a maternity cover role with a possibility to extend)

About BibliU

BibliU is an award-winning digital learning platform that provides easy access to textbooks and reading materials, making learning more equitable and effective. We partner with over 3,000 educational publishers, including Pearson, Oxford University Press, and Wiley, to offer a wide range of high-quality content to students. Our platform provides rich engagement data to academics and allows students to find information faster. We have disrupted the textbook industry by reducing the cost of education significantly and increasing publisher sales.  Founded in late-2015, we are a rapidly growing company transforming the way students and educators access and interact with learning materials. Our revenue has grown rapidly, with 150% YoY growth in the last three years. In 2023, we raised $21m in a Series B funding round led by Nesta Impact Investments, with participation from Guinness Asset Management, Stonehage Fleming, and Oxford Science Enterprises.

In late-2023, we acquired Texas Book Company (now called BibliU Campus) to expand our offerings and better meet the needs of the market. TBC’s long history of campus store management and exceptional customer service has combined with BibliU’s innovative digital content delivery to ensure higher education institutions can better drive affordability, access, and student success.

We are a diverse and inclusive team of professionals who are passionate about education and technology. Our culture is fast-paced, innovative, and dynamic, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in EdTech, BibliU is the perfect place for you. Join us and help revolutionize the way students and educators access and interact with learning materials.

What you will be doing

Managing the financial controls and reporting for BibliU Limited and BibliU Inc, this role reports to the Group CFO

• Financial Reporting and Analysis

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts/financial statements for the two companies and the Group consolidation

  • Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and reporting

  • Develop and manage budgets and financial forecasts

  • Identify financial trends and provide strategic insights

• Accounting Operations

  • Prepare month-end accounts and VAT returns

  • Ensure accurate bank and balance sheet reconciliations

  • Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger

  • Implement and maintain robust financial systems and controls

• Compliance and Audit

  • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and accounting standards

  • Coordinate and manage external audit processes

  • Develop and implement internal financial policies

  • Maintain high standards of financial record-keeping

• Team Leadership

  • Manage and mentor the UK based finance team

  • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

  • Provide guidance and support to team members

  • Coordinate cross-departmental financial activities