Financial Controller - Tech - PE Backed

William Scott Associates; Greater London; On-site; USD 80,299 - 133,833; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Financial Controller to join their dynamic team during a period of growth. This exciting role involves overseeing the finance function, including financial reporting, budgeting, and cashflow management. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to drive improvements and support commercial activities. With a focus on mentoring and guiding the finance team, this position offers significant career development opportunities. If you are a qualified accountant with a strong management style and a passion for financial excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in a senior accounting role.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance function and produce monthly management accounts.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow processes.
• Lead the finance team and ensure compliance with financial policies.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cashflow Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Our client is an IT services company that specializes in cloud transformation, requiring a Financial Controller.

The business is experiencing a period of growth, working with large multi-national and well-known customers. To support the ongoing growth, there is a need for a talented and motivated Financial Controller. This new role will report to the CEO. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the finance function, working closely with the CEO and will be a member of the senior leadership team.

The Financial Controller role will take responsibility for Financial Reporting, Statutory Accounts, Balance Sheet Control, ensuring a strong Financial Control framework as well as ad-hoc project work. You will assist with the budgeting and forecasting process, liaising with the rest of the business and running tax and audit timetables.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production and delivery of the monthly management accounts.
2. Delivering core finance processes effectively, on a timely basis: treasury and cash management, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, month-end close.
3. Cashflow forecast (both 13 week and long term).
4. Continuously review and refine financial policies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
5. Leading the finance team.
6. Manage day-to-day aspects of the finance function including AP/AR and payroll functions.
7. Financial planning including budgets and forecasts.
8. Timely reporting including consolidation of group accounts for both Management Accounts and statutory accounts.
9. Working closely with the CEO and the senior leadership team to drive ongoing improvement into the business and support commercial activities.

Qualification/Experience:

1. You will be a qualified accountant; with experience in a senior accounting role (practice/industry).
2. You have an empathetic management style and can demonstrate how you have guided and mentored teams to deliver strong results.
3. Detail-oriented and experienced in the delivery of accurate and timely reporting.
4. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to summarize in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.
5. Strong problem solver, able to identify key areas for improvement.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a successful company during a period of growth, with scope for significant career development.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Professional Services