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PE-backed SME seeks a qualified accountant to join them as Financial Controller
Your new company
Our client is a PE-backed business that is on a growth trajectory.
Your new role
Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller will join the senior management team to run the finance function day to day, play a part in M&A and integration of new businesses from a finance perspective, and ultimately, be a part of an ambitious team looking to grow the business and participate in another successful exit in the coming years.
You will manage all the day-to-day activities of the finance team, provide monthly consolidated management accounts and support MI to the board, investors and other key stakeholders. This broad role includes managing FP&A activities, providing the business with regular insights across all aspects of the Group to inform decision-making as well as delivery of quarterly reforecasts and annual budgets (including rolling 5 year look forward). As Financial Controller you will prepare standalone and group financial statements, be the primary contact for all statutory audit, taxation and company secretarial compliance, and be responsible for all treasury related matters including bank covenant reporting and forecasting.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience of managing/developing a high-performing finance function and is comfortable analysing large volumes of data, being able to distil and articulate your findings into actionable insights.
As a strong all-rounder, you will be able to deliver precise reporting of actuals and consolidation and preparation of forward-looking budgets and forecasts and have the ability to work well with non-financial individuals from across the business and have a commercial focus.
What you’ll get in return
The role will grow with the business, and we are looking for an ambitious individual who sees this FC opportunity in a growing PE-backed company with a proven track record as a key stepping stone on their career journey towards FD/CFO.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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