‘1 in 3 fish harvested from our oceans never make it onto a plate. We want to fix that!’
Our vision
At Rooser, we’re on a mission to eliminate the world’s seafood waste. For us, this means creating transparency and certainty in what is an incredibly tough industry.
We’re building the world’s first seafood trading platform dedicated to connecting seafood processors with wholesalers.
We want to eradicate the fragmented processes and volatility that plague the industry & get seafood flowing more efficiently through the supply chain. As a perishable product, increased speed means longer shelf life and, ultimately, less waste.
Sounds simple, but this is no small feat.
That’s why we’re looking for the most talented and passionate people to join us on our mission and help turn this vision into reality.
With backing from Index Ventures (Etsy, Farfetch and Just Eat), Google Ventures (Uber, Stripe, StockX) and Point Nine Capital (Zendesk, DeliveryHero, Revolut), we’re not alone in believing in this vision.
What we value
Rooser was founded on the idea that we should leave the planet in a better way than it was given to us. We want to work with people who have the same values we do.
️ Leave your ego in the harbour - a high-performance crew functions on passion, not egos.
Respect your crew mates - customers, crew mates and co-investors, you need each other, act like it.
You’re the skipper - we all own a part of Rooser and act like it.
Relentless like a salmon -we’re ready to swim against the current, focus on the goal and get it done.
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The role mission
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead and elevate Rooser’s financial reporting and internal processes and drive the company’s scalability across our entities in the UK and France.
You will ensure the smooth operation of our financial processes while continuously seeking improvements in our systems and reporting. We need a hands-on leader who thinks strategically and is always looking for ways to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, both now and in the future.
What will you be doing?
Own systems and financial operations processes to ensure the ability to scale to 5x the transaction volume on our platform.
Manage the key relationships supporting the finance function, including outsourced accountants and payment solution providers, and work cross-functionally with every part of the business, including the leadership team.
Lead and improve the monthly close process: We currently close in ~10 business days - this role should drive that number down while maintaining accuracy. A feasible goal would be to reduce the close timeline by two business days in the first year, aiming for best-in-class five business days.
Maintain tax and compliance-related tasks , such as managing our monthly/quarterly VAT returns across our French and UK entities, to ensure the business minimises cash leakage from inefficiencies, penalties, and fines.
This role will be a great catch for you if…
You hold a professional qualification (CIMA or ACCA) and have 8+ years of experience in public practice and high-growth industry settings.
You’re a finance leader who thrives on versatility and brings deep expertise in finance operations, controls, and systems.
You’re hands-on and detail-oriented, with a talent for translating data into actionable insights.
You're motivated by taking ownership of challenges, like building robust reporting infrastructure or managing key partnerships with external providers and internal stakeholders.
This role won’t be a great catch for you if…
You want to manage a team from day one; this senior individual contributor role requires you to be very hands-on.
You are uncomfortable with rapid change and ambiguity as the business scales. You prefer a steady-state environment over a constantly evolving one.
You’re not excited by the startup environment where creating and running processes yourself are essential.
Our mission to eliminate seafood waste doesn’t resonate with you. You don’t need to be a seafood enthusiast but we do need people committed to building this business and making a positive difference to an entire industry.
What’s in it for you?
Aside from playing a crucial role in our mission to eliminate the world’s seafood waste, you’ll get…
Stock options that give you a share in the future success of Rooser.
Benefits package that includes access to private health insurance, income protection, life insurance and employee assistance programmes.
Flexible working that provides a combination of remote working and face-to-face collaboration in our modern office spaces.
Work away opportunities for up to 30 days per year.
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