CFO

Our client is a fast paced international technology business with exciting plans for continued growth over the next 3-5 years.  The business is now seeking a new CFO to lead the finance department providing effective management of the company’s finances and support the rest of the management team in the strategic management of the group.  Within a high growth environment, maintain appropriate controls, forecasts and commercial analyses ensuring timely and accurate reports and accounts, and through these assist the business in achieving its objectives. 

Main tasks

• Strategic management
• Work with the team as a motivator, facilitator and driver for financial performance with the emphasis on cash in addition to profit
• Manage the working capital of the business
• Maximising sales and margin opportunities
• Effective management of a small finance team
• Production of budgets and appropriate re-forecasts in the required timescales and providing additional narrative on the numbers
• Produce and maintain reporting systems including trend analysis and financial modelling
• Provide timely, accurate and relevant information to fully support the business
• Ensure appropriate credit control and treasury policies are in place
• Responsible for the effective management of stakeholder relationships including Investors and Bank
• Ensure suitable and robust financial controls are maintained across the company
• Lead and control the annual audit process
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Responsible for ensuring hardware and software are fit for purpose for current operations

Preferred Profile and Experience

• Must be prepared to get hands dirty; there is currently a small accounts team which will need scaling as the business grows. 
• Must have some knowledge or worked in a technology/SaaS environment.
• PE experience is preferable but not a pre-requisite
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Team player, able to forge strong working relationships across the company
• High energy and drive