Financial Controller

Stanton House is partnering exclusively with a fast-growing, PE backed software business who are seeking a highly experienced Group Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. The Group Financial Controller is a new role, reporting directly to the CFO and collaborating closely with the Head of FP&A as the business drives rapid growth across the group through both organic expansion and acquisitions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation from a Top 10 accounting firm and have progressed into a Group Reporting or Financial Controller role. They should possess high aspirations and the emotional intelligence (EQ) to thrive in a mid-market private equity environment. Experience in a Private Equity-backed business or SaaS would be advantageous but is not essential.

In order to succeed in the role:

• Qualified Accountant: ACA preferred
• Audit & Reporting Experience: Background in audit, accounts preparation, and creating/reporting financial statements beyond audit processes.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP with proven technical accounting and statutory reporting skills.
• Proactive and Hands-On: Demonstrable experience in a dynamic, hands-on role, particularly in stakeholder management.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Diligent with strong attention to detail, able to analyse complex financial information effectively.
• Strong Systems Skills: Comfortable working with various financial systems and tools.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Resilient Under Pressure: Ability to maintain high attention to detail while working at pace under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit Coordination: Collaborate with external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit of the consolidation process, addressing queries promptly to avoid delays.
• Financial Statements: Prepare consolidated financial statements for the Group and oversee the timely completion of statutory financial statements for subsidiaries.
• Technical Accounting: Prepare technical accounting papers as required by group management and auditors, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Compliance and Reporting: Maintain a strong understanding of tax and UK reporting compliance requirements, including submissions to HMRC, Companies House, and other regulatory bodies.
• Technical Support: Serve as a point of contact throughout the Group for technical accounting and reporting queries. Review and assess the impact of new developments in financial governance and related regulatory frameworks on the Group.
• Financial Control and Process Improvement: Ensure adherence to financial control frameworks and continuously improve existing processes. Promote best practices pragmatically to enhance both efficiency and quality of outputs.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Develop and maintain a robust process for monitoring balance sheet reconciliations performed by the wider Finance team.
• Accounting Policies and Procedures: Oversee the maintenance of accounting policies and procedures related to costs and capital expenditure (capex), including drafting accounting papers where necessary.
• Cash Flow Management: Ensure effective management of company-level cash flow, optimising financial resources to support operational needs.
• Expansion and Strategic Projects: Assist the CFO with the Group's expansion plans, including M&A projects and other related initiatives.
• Systems Implementation: Support the CFO in the implementation and upgrade of financial systems.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the transactional finance team, including credit control, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please apply below. Due to a high number of applicants, we shall unfortunately be unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants.