Job Description
To max £150k + equity
Our client is a leading international, high growth and acquisitive Private Equity backed SaaS business. The CFO is looking to appoint a progressive Group Financial Controller to build a first in class finance function that supports growth and integrates future acquisitions. This role provides a truly outstanding opportunity for a finance professional looking to progress. The company offers hybrid working, with a need to be in the office 2 days per week (York's/overnight hotel possible). You will be leading a team of 15, and you will be required to further develop the function and support strategic growth.
Responsibilities include:
* Responsibility for Group reporting, including Monthly Board packs
* Lead, manage, coach and develop the finance function providing technical guidance where necessary.
* Lead and manage the annual budgeting process across the group for the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow
* Review of current systems and evaluation of fitness of purpose.
* Ensure strong financial controls and processes to ensure the security of assets and maximise profit performance.
* Driving a mindset of continuous improvement.
* Production of annual Consolidated Financial Statements, liaising closely with the auditors.
* Ensuring timely and accurate production of monthly Management Accounts and Financial KPI’s.
* Improving reporting timelines to meet the requirements of the Private Equity investors.
* Monthly Group Cashflow forecasting – including covenant reporting and Treasury Management
* Lead the annual external audit process for the Group as well as tax compliance and R&D
* Responsibility for M&A transaction accounting and supporting integrations
* Ad hoc duties as required
* Supporting the exit longer term, including data room, due diligence
Key requirements for the role:
* Graduate level education with demonstrable academic success
* Professionally qualified Accountant, ideally having training in practice before gaining industry experience.
* Ability to build a “first in class finance function “ – building developing the team and improving the quality and timeliness of financial reporting
* Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounting (IFRS) and compliance, with experience of M&A and taxation (UK and Europe).
* Experience of monthly group consolidations, including overseas trading entities with fx exposure.
* Strong IT and systems skills
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
* Engaging and confident, able to build and maintain relationships with C-suite and department heads
Hybrid working