Group Financial Controller - Private Equity Owned Technology

Altus Partners is excited to be retained by a leading B2B technology asset to appoint a Group Financial Controller. The company was recently acquired by one of Europe's premier private equity firms and has seen exponential organic growth supplemented by an aggressive M&A strategy. This is a critical appointment and will directly support the Group Finance Director and CFO, supporting all finance/strategic activities relating to executing the value creation plan, whilst implementing robust governance and compliance procedures and systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly scaling asset, with a leading sponsor, and be part of a high-percentile exit process. This role will suit a Financial Controller/Head of Finance at a private capital-backed software/technology asset, ideally with a practice background.

1. Full oversight of all compliance, governance, and controllership matters across the group.
2. Development and leadership of a growing operational finance function.
3. Implementation of best-in-class financial processes, systems, and frameworks.
4. Presenting insightful MI, analysis, and financial information to the senior leadership team.
5. Ensuring timely closing of the month-end process, along with preparation and submission of all statutory accounting in accordance with UK GAAP/IFRS.
6. Preparation of multi-currency consolidation of the group P&L and Balance sheet.
7. Implementation and continuous improvement of the management account pack to support the business growth and complexity.
8. Strong balance sheet control ensuring all accounts are reconciled and reviewed monthly.
9. Reviewing and ensuring the financial accounting for the group ensuring the correct treatment of items regarding revenue, intercompany, and share options.

1. Software/SaaS experience.
2. Private Equity exposure.
3. Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
4. Ideally from an audit/practice background.
5. Experience in working for a high-growth organisation is highly beneficial.
6. International entity exposure is beneficial.