Group Financial Controller - Private Equity Owned Technology

THE SEARCH:

​Altus Partners is excited to be retained by a leading B2B technology asset to appoint a Group Financial Controller. The company was recently acquired by one of Europe’s premier private equity firms and has seen exponential organic growth supplemented by an aggressive M&A strategy. This is a critical appointment and will directly support the Group Finance Director and CFO, supporting all finance/strategic activities relating to executing the value creation plan, whilst implementing robust governance and compliance procedures and systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly scaling asset, with a leading sponsor, and be part of a high-percentile exit process. This role will suit a Financial Controller/Head of Finance at a private capital-backed software/technology asset, ideally with a practice background.

THE ROLE:

• Full oversight of all compliance, governance, and controllership matters across the group
• Development and leadership of a growing operational finance function
• Implementation of best-in-class financial processes, systems and frameworks
• Presenting insightful MI, analysis, and financial information to the senior leadership team
• Ensuring timely closing of the month-end process, along with preparation and submission of all statutory accounting in accordance with UK GAAP/IFRS
• Preparation of multi-currency consolidation of the group P&L and Balance sheet
• Implementation and continuous improvement of the management account pack to support the business growth and complexity.
• Strong balance sheet control ensuring all accounts are reconciled and reviewed monthly.
• Reviewing and ensuring the financial accounting for the group ensuring the correct treatment of items regarding revenue, intercompany, and share options.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Software/SaaS experience
• Private Equity exposure
• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Ideally from an audit/practice background
• Experience in working for a high-growth organisation is highly beneficial
• International entity exposure is beneficial