Finance Manager (EU)

An unique opportunity has arisen to join a growing acqusitive software investment business based in central London as a European Finance Manager. Our client has been named one the fastest-growing private software companies in the US on the Inc. 5000, and amongst the fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. This is an exciting and entrepreneurial opportunity to join a fast-paced business with attractive hybrid working (2 days office) and stock options from day one!

Reporting to the VP Finance, the position is ideal for an individual seeking a leadership role that combines their technical finance and accounting acumen with business operations.

As a Finance Manager for the Europe region, you will lead the accounting, treasury, FP&A, reporting, and finance systems responsibilities related to a portfolio of small high-quality software businesses owned by the parent company. You will also assist in the integration of new acquisitions. This group aims to play a “value added” role by partnering with senior operators (CEOs) and leveraging data to drive insights and shareholder value.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Finance function for a portfolio of companies with support from a team of internal and offshore finance resources
• Contribute to the day-to-day accounting work of the portfolio, including but not limited to setting up customer contracts, ensuring correct oversight and supervision as it pertains to booking expenses and accruals, treasury and banking needs
• Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate GAAP financial statements, board reporting, budgets, and KPIs of operating companies
• Perform quality assurance on finance and accounting work product (e.g., reviewing GL postings for accuracy, monitoring revenue recognition, refining variance explanations in reporting, etc.)
• Contribute to the performance of operating companies through analysis of budget-to-actuals, revenue and expense analysis, and insights that further facilitate decision-making
• Lead the operational / financial integration of acquisitions and implement financial initiatives identified during the M&A process
• Lead finance process improvement projects that drive efficiency and best-practices within our operating companies.
• Other ad-hoc tasks that may arise from time-to-time

Applicant Requirements

• ACA/CA or ACCA Qualified with some post qualification outside of practice
• Good technical accounting skills (IFRS)
• European 2nd language either – Spanish, French, Dutch or Nordics
• Discliplined self starter who is happy to work in a hybrid environment, 2 days office / 3 days at home.
• Proven ability to lead teams, implement change, and drive process improvement
• Ability to delegate, and coordinate various tasks & projects with our offshore team