Group Financial Controller

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