Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Axon Moore Group LTD
- Location
- Manchester
- Salary
- £50000 - £60000 per annum, Benefits: Bonus + Benefits
- Posted
- 22 Jul 2019
- Closes
- 29 Jul 2019
- Ref
- SG/FC/33022/AM
- Contact
- Stephen Gillan
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Digital, Technology
- Experience Levels
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Financial Controller | High-growth SME | Technology sector | Private equity-backed | Manchester
Axon Moore is exclusively representing a high growth, private equity-backed technology businesses based in Manchester as they look to appoint a Financial Controller.
Following private equity investment, there is a newly appointed leadership team with ambitious growth plans and a real desire to drive value creation through finance-led reporting and insight. Working closely under the CFO, the Financial Controller will be responsible for the management of the business’ core finance and reporting outputs, further developing a high calibre finance function in anticipation of a potential PE exit, working closely with the executive team.
A key component of this role will be to identify opportunities for improvement and will then require a “hands on” approach to drive resulting projects. The successful candidate will be required to work strategically with senior stakeholders whilst also be across the detail, developing a strong understanding of the business.
We are looking to appoint a candidate who is on an upwards trajectory in their career and seeking an opportunity to be part of a business success story that results in a private equity-exit inside 2 years. As a result, this role will provide the opportunity to personally develop a long list of achievements in a short space of time and could be a perfect stepping stone to a PE/SME director level role in the near future. The role holder will:
With these factors in mind, the role will suit a high calibre, ambitious and adaptable accountant with excellent technical skills and a strong desire to drive improvements in reporting, processes and controls as well as wider business improvements. Although not essential, a technical grounding gained in practice would be an advantage, having either progressed to Manager level or gained experience in a reporting role in industry already. Exposure to an SME/private equity-backed environment would also be a distinct advantage.
Axon Moore is exclusively representing a high growth, private equity-backed technology businesses based in Manchester as they look to appoint a Financial Controller.
Following private equity investment, there is a newly appointed leadership team with ambitious growth plans and a real desire to drive value creation through finance-led reporting and insight. Working closely under the CFO, the Financial Controller will be responsible for the management of the business’ core finance and reporting outputs, further developing a high calibre finance function in anticipation of a potential PE exit, working closely with the executive team.
A key component of this role will be to identify opportunities for improvement and will then require a “hands on” approach to drive resulting projects. The successful candidate will be required to work strategically with senior stakeholders whilst also be across the detail, developing a strong understanding of the business.
We are looking to appoint a candidate who is on an upwards trajectory in their career and seeking an opportunity to be part of a business success story that results in a private equity-exit inside 2 years. As a result, this role will provide the opportunity to personally develop a long list of achievements in a short space of time and could be a perfect stepping stone to a PE/SME director level role in the near future. The role holder will:
- Takes overall responsibilty for the core finance function
- Review the month end management accounts and board packs
- Forecast profit and loss
- Develop management information and KPIs
- Perform analysis and provide advice to management team
- Cash flow forecasting, analysis and budgeting
- Financial accounts preparation
- External audit liaison
- Ensure that financial controls are in place & maintained.
- Contribute to improving current processes and systems
- Support the CFO in preparing for, and then delivering, a private equity exit
- Act as a deputy to the CFO on accounting and reporting matters
- Manage and mentor a team of management accountants and transactional finance
- Work with business stakeholders to Board level
With these factors in mind, the role will suit a high calibre, ambitious and adaptable accountant with excellent technical skills and a strong desire to drive improvements in reporting, processes and controls as well as wider business improvements. Although not essential, a technical grounding gained in practice would be an advantage, having either progressed to Manager level or gained experience in a reporting role in industry already. Exposure to an SME/private equity-backed environment would also be a distinct advantage.