Finance controller

Do you want autonomy, growth, and projects with real impact from day one?

In this role you will take part in the financial management of innovative tech-ecosystem start-ups, working hand-in-hand with VCs and C-level profiles. You will be free to organise your own schedule and add real value in the strategic decisions that set each project's course.

At IKON we are a boutique consultancy firm specialising in Startups Financial leadership, and a benchmark in biotech and tech sectors. You'll join a small, expert, and committed team where you will learn from industry leaders, take on genuine responsibility, and have a clear path toward senior leadership positions.

What's it like to work with us?

Flexibility - you manage your time

No fixed schedule. We trust you to get the job done, so leaving at 4 p.m. on two days for personal matters or starting later is no problem.

Continuous learning & C-level exposure

See first-hand how founders, boards, and VCs think and decide: you'll model cap tables and business plans and sit in on board presentations.

Real growth within IKON

You'll start as Finance Controller with a development plan to reach C-level roles-we want you to grow with us.

Your work has impact & adds real value

Participate in financial strategies for high-science/tech companies: from supporting a funding round to optimising a Business Plan or helping structure the financial reporting.

Learn from IKON every day

Work side-by-side with the founding partners, absorbing their expertise and contributing to the company's most strategic projects.

Top-tier clients in tech, biotech & life-science

You'll serve four clients and have direct contact with leading funds and key ecosystem players.

Direct client relationships

You'll start alongside a partner and, within 6 months to 3 years, manage client relations autonomously.

No micromanagement, but plenty of support

Weekly check-ins and close mentoring transfer all the know-how you need to work independently with your clients.

Constant challenge & variety that accelerates development

Each company is different, so you'll learn fast. You'll also join internal projects to improve processes from scratch.

A loyal, solid team that makes things easy

Your colleagues know their roles well, letting you focus on strategic work without losing sight of operations.

Small, professional, highly committed team

Everyone is very responsible-you'll feel supported from day one; doubts are resolved quickly and tasks can always be balanced with your manager.

Your mission in this role

You will join the finance team that supports innovative start-ups as they scale. Working closely with senior controllers and CFOs, you'll help ensure orderly, effective financial operations aligned with each client's goals. It's an ideal step to learn the inner workings of start-ups and gain a 360-degree view of finance in high-growth environments.

What will you do day-to-day?

Support clients' day-to-day financial management - Track cash flows, prepare financial reports, control expenses, and update capital structures and cap tables with rigour and order.

Help prepare presentations and reports - Assist in producing clear, useful, well-structured financial decks for boards or investors.

Take part in audits and reporting processes - Support month-end closings, internal reviews, and audits, ensuring documentation quality and on-time delivery.

Train in scalability and financial efficiency processes - Learn to spot improvement opportunities in internal processes and help implement them, gaining experience in start-up financial professionalisation.

Work with multiple client areas - Coordinate with product, legal, or HR teams to align financial decisions with real business needs.

What do you need to succeed?

Ability to handle several clients at once - You'll serve different start-ups, each with its own pace and needs; good organisation and agility are key to making the most of our flexibility.

Desire to learn & grow in start-up finance - We value genuine interest in the entrepreneurial world and ambition to develop in a dynamic, high-exposure setting.

2-5 years' experience in a BIG 4 audit firm- A solid grounding in financial analysis, accounting and internal control will let you add value from day one.

Good English - Many of our start-ups are international; you'll need to handle written and spoken English confidently.

Analytical skills & attention to detail - You'll work with key financial data, so precision, order, and critical thinking are essential.

Proactive attitude & organisational skills - Juggle tasks for different clients, know how to prioritise, ask when needed, and keep a problem-solving mindset.

Teamwork & good communication - You'll interact with multiple stakeholders; empathy and clear communication will set you apart.

What we offer

Continuous training and direct exposure to real clients

Genuine opportunities to grow into more senior roles

Flexible, dynamic, collaborative environment

Participation in high-impact projects with leading biotech and tech start-ups

Interested in building your career in the start-up ecosystem through finance?

Join IKON and take the next step in your professional development.