THE SEARCH:
Altus Partners is excited to be retained by a leading B2B technology asset to appoint a Group Financial Controller. The company was recently acquired by one of Europe’s premier private equity firms and has seen exponential organic growth supplemented by an aggressive M&A strategy. This is a critical appointment and will directly support the Group Finance Director and CFO, supporting all finance/strategic activities relating to executing the value creation plan, whilst implementing robust governance and compliance procedures and systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly scaling asset, with a leading sponsor, and be part of a high-percentile exit process. 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
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 senior leadership team
Ensuring timely closing of the month-end process, along with preparation and submission of all statutory accounting in accordance with UK GAAP/IFRS
Preparation of multi-currency consolidation of the group P&L and Balance sheet
Implementation and continuous improvement of the management account pack to support the business growth and complexity.
Strong balance sheet control ensuring all accounts are 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
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