Interim Group Financial Controller

The Opportunity

A PE backed software business that has recently completed a spate of acquisitions is looking for a Group Financial Controller to work in close cohesion with the CFO. As they look to consolidate what they have recently attain, but also look to further expand the business after a phenomenal year in which the business has increased their turnover by 20%.
 

The Role 

Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for monthly management reporting including financial performance, variance analysis and cash-flow forecasting. Strong management and leadership skills are pivotal here, as you will be managing a team of 10. Furthermore, due to the international nature of the business, you will be required to be able to effectively produce a set of multi-currency consolidated accounts. As the CFO’s right-hand man, he will also look to you to get involved on the commercial side of the business – helping him earmark new opportunities or markets for the business to grow into; but also he will require your assistance in completing sale-side due-diligence of other companies they are looking to acquire.

The Requirements

• A qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) with previous experience working in an international business environment.
• Have had experience producing the statutory accounts of international businesses.
• Ideally have had experience integrating new acquisitions into a group.
• Have the capability to cope under pressure in a fast-paced and growing, but chaotic business through which you will be capable to produce credible numbers and management information.
• Be a highly proficient team manager; having managed teams of at least 5 qualified accountants in the past.
• Your Excel skills will be of a very good standard. You will also preferably have had experience working in the IT or software space, although this is not a pre-requisite.
• Preferably have past experience of working within a Private-Equity backed business.