* Fully remote Head of Finance role
* P.E. Backed Technology business
About Our Client
Michael Page Finance are delighted to be partnering with a large technology and telecoms business.
The business operates in 15+ countries globally and has a solid foundation in Europe. With a turnover in excess of £40 million, they are in a period of sustained growth and are up 23% YOY, providing Tech services within 15 verticals across 250k+ customers to help their customers with growth.
The business services some leading and instantly recognisable brands within their customer base.
As part of the growth, they are looking for a Head of Finance.
Job Description
The Head of Finance will be responsible for:
* Building and managing monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and tracking KPIs
* Monitoring the financial health of the portfolio, ensuring positive cash flow, and providing regular, accurate cash flow forecasts
* Monitoring and analysing performance strategies to identify areas of opportunity, responding with action plans to ensure execution to meet and exceed financial targets
* Acting as a true business partner to the Managing Director
* Maintaining high-level interaction with the corporate finance department
* Applying Finance best practices
* Owning all finance-related matters for their companies
* Assisting with integrations and ad hoc projects in the Portfolio
Financial Accounting and Reporting:
* Overseeing and reviewing all accounting tasks including tax and compliance
* Owning the monthly financial close process for Portfolio companies
* Preparing accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
* Managing working capital requirements, including debt collection processes and working with the business to improve invoicing and payment terms with customers/suppliers
* Building processes and ensuring compliance with Corporate policies and reporting requirements
* Identifying and managing differences between corporate consolidation accounting policies and local statutory reporting requirements
* Ensuring effective financial internal controls and continually evaluating established policies and procedures
* Optimising internal reporting processes for efficiency
* Preparing for and supporting the corporate audit by providing necessary documentation
* Leading and organizing the annual statutory audits and ensuring all filings are complete
Team Leadership and Development:
* Setting targets for and supervising all accounting and finance personnel
* Training and coaching teams to ensure they have the knowledge and resources necessary to be successful
* Providing leadership and developing a high-performing scalable finance team in a decentralised finance environment, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Financial Systems:
* Supporting NetSuite roll-out activities, documenting new processes and ensuring data integrity
* Identifying gaps and opportunities for automation, making recommendations, and directing the implementation of such changes as required to improve financial systems and related processes
The Successful Applicant
The successful Head of Finance will be:
* A fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
* Minimum 5 years in an accounting or finance role with managerial experience a necessity
* Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place
* A fast learner, adaptable, and comfortable in a constantly changing environment
* Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset
* Ability to visualize efficient processes and implement them
* Excellent organisational skills and time management
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
* Fluency in the English language, written and verbal, is essential
What's on Offer
The Head of Finance role comes with a competitive base salary of £80,000-£100,000 and a comprehensive package, and is a fully remote role.
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