Financial Controller

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom JSS Search Full time

Recruiting for a high growth start up tech business (SAAS) who are looking for an exceptional EMEA Controller to join their business during an extended period of hyper growth.

Part of the Finance Leadership team with clear scope to build, grow and develop a Finance function across EMEA. My client is a private equity backed US business who have grown massively across EMEA and need to build best in class finance function to enable further growth in new geographies in region

You will need to have a strong technical background and broad exposure within multinational remits and relish being highly visible to the board whilst instilling best practice across the team from the ground up.

**The position is fully remote but you have to be a resident in the UK**


JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting directly to Group CFO, the EMEA Controller is a key member of the FLT who will take responsibility for Board Reporting, Balance Sheet control, Financial Reporting/consolidations, Statutory Accounts and ability to be business facing with international projects.


Key Internal Contacts:

CEO / CFO / Board Members / Regional Country Directors


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Control & Reporting

  • Ownership of the EMEA financials and consolidated accounts across a fast paced ‘start up’ feel business as they scale at pace
  • Lead a team of 6 across the UK covering EMEA remit. Coach, develop and train the team for best in class practice
  • Oversee and manage the production of accurate and timely monthly Management Accounts and Interim (half-year) and annual corporate statutory group reporting
  • Lead on M&A activity and accounting across geographies
  • Work with outside accountants to ensure tax compliance
  • Preparation of journal entries, data entry and posting, on a monthly or as needed basis, to ensure integrity of the general ledger and financial statements
  • Prepare various financial statements and reports for the clients, auditors, regulatory agencies, and others both internal and external to the organization
  • Participate in the maintenance of accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and facilitate information flow by working collaboratively with other organizational departments
  • Analyse and recommend accounting and financial reporting improvements with a goal of using systems effectively and efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and strong internal controls
  • Responsible for the consolidation of ESG-metrics reporting for the Group in collaboration with relevant Business Units
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in the standardisation of reporting and operational efficiencies


Candidate Background:

  • Qualified accountant with substantial PQE
  • Ideally have a background in one of the “big 4” audit firms
  • Ability to work in a fast/ever changing ‘start up’ environment
  • Exposure working in US business desirable
  • Influential and credible with the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders at an international level
  • Working in a wide variety of sub-disciplines (e.g., G/L, tax, process improvement)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to present technical information to non-technical / senior audiences
  • Proven ability to work as a member of multi-functional teams


What’s on offer?

  • £120,000, and bonus (+wider bens)
  • Opportunity to shape and develop a financial strategy across EMEA
  • Fully remote role (UK Based)


Reach out to me (rob.patterson@jss-finance.com) or apply below


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