Group Financial Controller

1 week ago


Greater Manchester UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Equity Finance Partners Full time

Yorkshire (Hybrid working)

£100 - £140k + bonus


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 2-3 days per week. You will be leading a team of 15, and you will be required to further develop the function, to support strategic growth.


Responsibilities:

  • 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


Qualifications:

  • 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.


Equality Statement:

We know that diverse recruitment practices start with us. We encourage and celebrate applicants regardless of race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, disability, marital status, pregnancy and maternity or socioeconomic background. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace by ensuring a diverse pool of talent, eliminating unlawful discrimination and recruiting the best person for each role. We review our practices on equality and diversity regularly.



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