Group Financial Controller

Goodman Masson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000

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Senior Consultant - Qualified Finance into the Tech and Telecoms at Goodman Masson

Group Financial Controller | London based | Salary £120,000 - £140,000 + bonus

I am currently working with a PE backed Digital Infrastructure company looking to bring in a Financial Controller to support the CFO. My client has recently been acquired and they are looking to grow massively over the next 4 - 5 years. You will be joining the company at this early stage with the opportunity to build out the finance team.

Some of responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations, including VAT, corporate tax, and other relevant taxes.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, providing insightful analysis and recommendations to the senior leadership team.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, including capital expenditure projects and potential acquisitions.
• Produce regular reports for the PE investors.
• Build, lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Manage team performance and development, ensuring the team has the skills and resources to achieve its objectives.
• Manage the day-to-day running of the finance function.

Systems & Processes

• Drive the implementation and optimisation of financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify and implement best practices in financial management.
• Manage the relationships with the company's banking partners.
• Assist the CFO with financial due diligence for potential acquisitions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in a senior financial management role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and local GAAP's.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with financial systems implementation and optimisation.
• Experience in managing relationships with PE investors.

This is a very exciting opportunity to work closely with the new PE backers and to learn from a strategic CFO. This role is central London based with entities across Europe.

You will need to be ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified and have a number of years of post-qualified experience to be considered.

*Note this role does not offer sponsorship*

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Analyst
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and Real Estate