Financial Controller

Our client is a highly entrepreneurial, private equity owned international software business. Their market leading technology has allowed them to grow significantly in recent years and they are well positioned for continued future expansion. As a result, they are now seeking a Financial Controller to report to the CFO and take full ownership of day-to-day finance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full management of P&L, including regular and meaningful interaction with executive team
• Prepare timely monthly financial statements, track and report variances and ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting
• Develop and analyse key performance metrics, scorecards and the financial performance and clearly communicate results to the executive team
• Maintain all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Payroll, Tax Compliance, Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition
• Analyse accounting/financial data; review data, identify discrepancies and prepare detailed account reconciliations
• Provide support to the sales teams with deal terms and structures that ensure revenue recognition objectives are met and in alignment with overall company revenue plans
• Operate year-end close process
• Provide detailed revenue, profit and cash flow forecasts
• Coordinate with the designated department personnel and executive leadership to create and implement the annual budget
• Assure compliance with internal controls, including identifying, enhancing and implementing internal control improvements
• Identify opportunities for continuous operational and financial process flow improvements and provide financial oversight of system implementations
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations

Applicants will be fully qualified with a demonstrable track record of taking ownership of financial controls, systems, reporting and processes in a high growth, fast-paced SME. Ideally candidates will have spent time working within a technology / software business and will be able to effectively communicate with a range of non-finance colleagues and counterparts. It is expected that applicants will have advanced knowledge of banking, cash management, regulatory requirements, international operations, inter-company transactions, collections, foreign exchange accounting, and cost control principles. Importantly, applicants will be looking for a visible role with the opportunity to further their career as part of a success-driven, entrepreneurial team.