Group Financial Controller

Our client is a leading technology and managed services provider. They operate internationally and are backed by private equity investors. They are growing rapidly and as such require a new Group Financial Controller to report directly to the CFO. Their strategy is to continue to deliver significant organic and acquisitive towards a likely exit within 3 years.

The Group Financial Controller will support the wider Finance function in all aspects of accounting, reporting and tax - including acquisition accounting.

Key duties will include:

• Timely and accurate preparation of Group results including multi- currency consolidations; reviewing and understanding variances to budgets and forecasts
• Production of monthly management / board packs including P&L, BS, Cash flow, KPI’s and ratio’s

• Implement and maintain financial policies and timetables throughout the Group

• Manage team in respect of Group reporting & sub ledgers
• Cash forecasting - including consolidation of forecasts from multiple business units, treasury and working capital
• Preparation of statutory group consolidated financial statements
• All aspect of tax compliance and planning
• Primary day to day contact in the Group Annual Audit process
• Involvement in the group forecasting and budgeting reporting cycles
• Preparation of information requests for the various stakeholders
• Liaison with external advisors, shareholders and banks as required

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and have previous experience within a PE backed high-growth company and proven leadership within a financial control environment.  They will have experience of working within a multi-site/international environment and be able to bring both best financial practice, and the knowledge of how to operate and behave in a dynamic, fast-growth environment.