Group Financial Controller

Our client is an award winning technology and managed services provider which works with business on a global scale. Having recently taken on private equity investment, and following a number of key acquisitions, the business is now primed for rapid expansion. As a result, the CFO is looking to hire a Group Financial Controller to support the wider finance function in all aspects of accounting, reporting and tax, including acquisition accounting. The Group Financial Controller will also take ownership of the consolidation process, as well as maintaining and improving reporting processes.

Other key duties will include;

• Preparation of Group results including multi-currency consolidations
• Reviewing and understanding variance to budgets and forecasts
• Production of monthly management board packs,
• Implementing improved financial policies
• Cash forecasting
• Providing information to internal and external stakeholders
• Review and improvement of financial systems
• Management of the group finance team

The Group Financial Controller will be expected to play a key role in the ongoing success of this fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial business. Applicants should be fully qualified with a solid understanding of ‘best practice’ financial controls and processes gained in a corporate environment. The Group Financial Controller should be a confident business partner with the credibility to build effective working relationships at all levels. It is expected the that new Group Financial Controller will have prior experience of working within a private equity backed business and will be looking to further their career in a dynamic, growing organisation.