Group Financial Controller - Private Equity Owned Software (Mid-Cap)

Group Financial Controller – Private Equity Owned Software (Mid-Cap)

Altus Partners is delighted to be retained by a notable mid-market Private Equity firm to lead the search for a Group Financial Controller at a high growth SaaS asset based in London. In line with the recent investment, the company have appointed a leading CFO, and as such are looking to build a best-in-class finance function to support the continued growth efforts.

This is a critical hire and will be no.2 to the CFO, supporting on all finance/strategic activities relating to the execution of the value creation plan, whilst implementing robust governance procedures and systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly scaling asset and be part of an expedited exit process at C-1 level.

This role will suit a Financial Controller/Head of Finance at a Private Capital backed software/technology asset, ideally with a practice background.

THE ROLE:

• Full oversight of all compliance, governance and controllership matters across the group
• Supporting the CFO on all commercial decision making, offering insightful analysis and assessing the implications of various strategic decisions
• Development and leadership of a growing operational finance function
• Implementation of best-in-class financial processes, systems and frameworks
• Presenting insightful MI, analysis and financial information to the CFO and investors
• Ensuring timely closing of the month end process, along with preparation and submission of all statutory accounting in accordance with IFRS
• Preparation of multi-currency consolidation of the group P&L and Balance sheet
• Implementation and continuous improvement of the management accounts pack to support the business growth and complexity
• Strong balance sheet control ensuring all account and reconciled and reviewed monthly
• Reviewing and ensuring the financial accounting for the group ensuring the correct treatment of items regarding revenue, intercompany and share options

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Software/SaaS experience
• Private Equity exposure
• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Ideally from an audit/practice background
• Experience in working for a high growth organisation is highly beneficial
• International entity exposure is beneficial

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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