THE SEARCH:
Altus Partners are currently partnered with a rapidly growing, Private Equity-backed logistics business, headquartered in Kent. Our client services blue-chip organisations across the globe with a wide range of innovative, tech-enabled transport solutions. Following their recent acquisition by a leading Private Equity fund, the group has subsequently brought in a new, experienced CFO, and are now looking for a Group Finance Director to be their right-hand person, and lead the shared services centre. This will suit an ambitious individual, who is comfortable managing a large team, ideally with experience from another PE-backed organisation.
THE ROLE:
Streamline the monthly Management Accounts process
Support the Group CFO with the businesses various stakeholders (Board, Private Equity, Leadership Team)
Execution of financial reporting across the group (including reporting in IFRS, and local GAAP)
Oversee & manage the Audit relationships along with other relevant advisers e.g. taxation
Centralise transactional Finance function (AP/AR)
Progress a robust financial control framework & ensure strong financial governance
Lead on accounting policies and local accounting compliance
Drive cash management/treasury, transfer pricing and working capital aspects
Trade working capital analysis, oversight and improvement
Support internal reporting on KPI performance
Improve and upgrade financial systems as required
Lead, manage, develop & progress the Finance & Accounting Team (c.20)
THE REQUIREMENTS:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience, ideally gained within a Private Equity-backed environment
Experience with the design, implementation and maintenance of accounting and financial management processes
Experience working in a shared services centre preferred
Track record of working in a global, investor backed organisation
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