Head of Finance

Head of Finance - Immediate Start - PE Backed Technology Company

My client is a rapidly growing PE backed technology company who are growing their UK office. They are looking for a Head of Finance to work closely with the current CFO on an initial 3-6 month contract. Previous experience within a PE backed business is vital. The person should be used to private equity, have decent tech accounting knowledge, willing to really get stuck into the detail and good Excel skills. Also there may be a little travel involved. There is a possibility of the role going permanent.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end Marketing, cash and balance sheets
• Deliver financial information and support to the business through insightful management reporting. Track performance against plan and identify and follow up risks and opportunities.
• Prepare financials for Board presentations & other papers.
• Seek and implement reporting efficiencies and improvements to meet the needs of the team
• Drive the agenda in the team of understanding the business and staying close to changes
• Ensure accounts comply with appropriate accounting standards and oversee any audit processes
• Lead on financial modelling and analysis
• Manage the forecasting and annual budgeting process
• Managing a team of 3

About You:

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience within a PE backed Media/Marketing/Tech Organisation
• Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills (Advanced Excel skills)
• A real leader and proven experience guiding a team of 3+ people
• Strong analytical skills
• Have experience with managed services or SaaS
• Experience with basic multi-national consolidations
• Experience compiling CFO board packs
• Experience with acquisition accounting
• A bonus would be experience with Implementing new systems, i. ERP, CRM, HR
• Understanding/speaking Dutch would be an advantage but not a necessity