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If you’ve been looking to join a fast-growing startup with a bold vision of a world where doing good is baked into everything we do, then you’ve found the right place!
Backed by General Catalyst, the same investors behind Stripe and Airbnb, we’re building something truly extraordinary!
Our Mission
Our mission at Goodstack is to revolutionize how the world does good .
As a Series A social impact startup, we power global change through technology. We enable companies to seamlessly integrate positive impact into what they do through a unified platform while supporting nonprofits in gaining access to cutting-edge technology and finding new funding streams.
Global brands, including Google, TikTok, LinkedIn, HSBC, OpenAI, Atlassian and Twilio - as well as thousands of nonprofits, including the Red Cross, Cancer Research, and Oxfam - use Goodstack to make a difference.
We are on a rapid growth trajectory. Just in 2026, we facilitated $3 billion in donations to good causes. But this is just the beginning. We want to become the world's leading platform that facilitates donations to the most individual nonprofits in the world.
To achieve this, we need incredible people to help us on our journey - we need you
Join us as Head of Finance/Financial Controller to help scale processes, unlock insights, and keep us financially sharp!
As a key member of our team, you will be instrumental in setting up new processes, policies, software, and reporting structures to ensure the business is run efficiently, compliantly and smoothly. This role will be responsible for implementing day-to-day finance functions, where you will receive guidance and coaching from the Finance Director and support from outsourced teams in delivering your responsibilities.
You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, operations across the business, and compliance teams to develop, maintain, and improve our financial processes. This is a strategic role where you will make a lasting impact on how the business operates.
As Head of Finance/Financial Controller at Goodstack, your mission will be to:
Fuel Goodstack’s success as we strive to make a lasting impact and transform nonprofits with cutting-edge technology solutions
Manage all day to day finance and accounting operations (payroll, treasury, debtors, payables, revenue recognition, managing cash flow)
Deliver impactful reporting, with the provision of monthly management accounts including review of all journal entries and analysis of forecast variances
Provide operational finance support as needed across budgeting, cash flow, and reporting for internal use and external fundraising
Overseeing and reviewing the work of outsourced bookkeepers to ensure accuracy and compliance, while also supporting and maintaining a steady workflow pipeline for them
Help implement and optimise financial operation process, systems and controls to support the growth of the business and ensure compliance is adhered to
Handle all statutory reporting, payroll, VAT and R&D tax credits
Manage Bi-annual share options grants, and general company secretarial matters including, cap table management
Support the Finance Director with the delivery of key ad hoc finance projects, including financial modelling and due diligence as required
This role is a perfect match for you if you have:
Full qualification as an accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years of post-qualification experience in a senior accounting position
Demonstrable experience in a senior finance role, must be from a start up or scale up recently
Comfortable rolling up your sleeves and working independently
Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver in a fast-moving environment
You will need to be an excellent communicator with great organisational skills; you’ll be able to communicate complex financial information to non-finance colleagues confidently and in an accessible way
A collaborative mindset and enjoy working with teams like Product and Engineering to design, build and improve processes
Hands on experience with Xero, Google Sheets, Payhawk and Hubspot preferable
Bonus if you have knowledge or love of:
Fundraising processes (equity or grant-based), or investor reporting
The occasional spreadsheet pun or well-timed finance meme
What you can expect upon joining our team
Salary reviews and share options becoming an integral part of our growth and share in the company's success
Goodstack’s Workplace Giving
Vitality Plus - Private health insurance
£250 Brighten your day annual budget
£1000 Learning & development annual budget
Goodstack library
Tasty Tuesday! Office lunch is on the company
Slow run club (Wednesdays)
️ Paid days off to volunteer for non-profit causes
Paid days to attend conferences
Paid day off on your birthday!
25 days annual leave, plus paid public holidays
Paid sick leave
Paid wellness leave
Parental leave
Flexible working hours
WFH budget upon joining
Pension
UK cycle-to-work scheme
Ecologi Carbon Offsetting
You're always welcome to pop in more often if you enjoy the buzz of being in the office. It's a warm, friendly space right in the heart of London
… and so much more
If you’ve been looking to join a fast-growing startup with a bold vision of a world where doing good is baked into everything we do, then you’ve found the right place!
Backed by General Catalyst, the same investors behind Stripe and Airbnb, we’re building something truly extraordinary!
Our Mission
Our mission at Goodstack is to revolutionize how the world does good .
As a Series A social impact startup, we power global change through technology. We enable companies to seamlessly integrate positive impact into what they do through a unified platform while supporting nonprofits in gaining access to cutting-edge technology and finding new funding streams.
Global brands, including Google, TikTok, LinkedIn, HSBC, OpenAI, Atlassian and Twilio - as well as thousands of nonprofits, including the Red Cross, Cancer Research, and Oxfam - use Goodstack to make a difference.
We are on a rapid growth trajectory. Just in 2026, we facilitated $3 billion in donations to good causes. But this is just the beginning. We want to become the world's leading platform that facilitates donations to the most individual nonprofits in the world.
To achieve this, we need incredible people to help us on our journey - we need you
Join us as Head of Finance/Financial Controller to help scale processes, unlock insights, and keep us financially sharp!
As a key member of our team, you will be instrumental in setting up new processes, policies, software, and reporting structures to ensure the business is run efficiently, compliantly and smoothly. This role will be responsible for implementing day-to-day finance functions, where you will receive guidance and coaching from the Finance Director and support from outsourced teams in delivering your responsibilities.
You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, operations across the business, and compliance teams to develop, maintain, and improve our financial processes. This is a strategic role where you will make a lasting impact on how the business operates.
As Head of Finance/Financial Controller at Goodstack, your mission will be to:
Fuel Goodstack’s success as we strive to make a lasting impact and transform nonprofits with cutting-edge technology solutions
Manage all day to day finance and accounting operations (payroll, treasury, debtors, payables, revenue recognition, managing cash flow)
Deliver impactful reporting, with the provision of monthly management accounts including review of all journal entries and analysis of forecast variances
Provide operational finance support as needed across budgeting, cash flow, and reporting for internal use and external fundraising
Overseeing and reviewing the work of outsourced bookkeepers to ensure accuracy and compliance, while also supporting and maintaining a steady workflow pipeline for them
Help implement and optimise financial operation process, systems and controls to support the growth of the business and ensure compliance is adhered to
Handle all statutory reporting, payroll, VAT and R&D tax credits
Manage Bi-annual share options grants, and general company secretarial matters including, cap table management
Support the Finance Director with the delivery of key ad hoc finance projects, including financial modelling and due diligence as required
This role is a perfect match for you if you have:
Full qualification as an accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years of post-qualification experience in a senior accounting position
Demonstrable experience in a senior finance role, must be from a start up or scale up recently
Comfortable rolling up your sleeves and working independently
Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver in a fast-moving environment
You will need to be an excellent communicator with great organisational skills; you’ll be able to communicate complex financial information to non-finance colleagues confidently and in an accessible way
A collaborative mindset and enjoy working with teams like Product and Engineering to design, build and improve processes
Hands on experience with Xero, Google Sheets, Payhawk and Hubspot preferable
Bonus if you have knowledge or love of:
Fundraising processes (equity or grant-based), or investor reporting
The occasional spreadsheet pun or well-timed finance meme
What you can expect upon joining our team
Salary reviews and share options becoming an integral part of our growth and share in the company's success
Goodstack’s Workplace Giving
Vitality Plus - Private health insurance
£250 Brighten your day annual budget
£1000 Learning & development annual budget
Goodstack library
Tasty Tuesday! Office lunch is on the company
Slow run club (Wednesdays)
️ Paid days off to volunteer for non-profit causes
Paid days to attend conferences
Paid day off on your birthday!
25 days annual leave, plus paid public holidays
Paid sick leave
Paid wellness leave
Parental leave
Flexible working hours
WFH budget upon joining
Pension
UK cycle-to-work scheme
Ecologi Carbon Offsetting
You're always welcome to pop in more often if you enjoy the buzz of being in the office. It's a warm, friendly space right in the heart of London
… and so much more
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Head of Finance/Financial Controller position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
