THE SEARCH:
Altus Partners is delighted to be partnered with a Private Equity backed SaaS business based in London. The company is a specialist in automation software, with a broad product suite and is considered a leader in their vertical. They are now at start of a new investment cycle with a leading international private equity firm and are planning to add a number of strategic acquisitions. They are seeking a Group Financial Controller (number 2 in finance) to support the CFO as the business continues to scale. This role will play a vital part in establishing first class financial frameworks and robust controls as the number of entities increases. The Group Financial Controller will also help to build a best-in-class finance function and contribute on all transaction activity. This will suit an established finance leader with software/SaaS exposure.
THE ROLE:
Day-to-today oversight and management of the finance team as it continues to scale
Ensuring robust financial controls and frameworks are in place that can stand up to growth
Presenting insightful MI, analysis and financial information to the CFO and investors
Full ownership of the close process for the group ensuring the month is closed in a timely manner.
Preparation of multi-currency consolidation of the group P&L and Balance sheet
Implementation and continuous improvement of the management accounts pack to support the business growth and complexity.
Strong balance sheet control ensuring all account and reconciled and reviewed monthly.
Preparation and submission of UK year end statutory accounts
Working with our accountants for submission of year end corporation tax returns
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
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
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