Group Financial Controller

Harper May, in collaboration with a leading software company, is seeking a highly skilled Group Financial Controller eager to take on a pivotal role in this dynamic and fast-paced industry.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of three, creating an environment of positivity and continuous improvement, and taking a proactive role in group-wide finance transformation (e.g., accounting systems review and expenses management).
• Develop and deliver company and group monthly reporting to both operational management and the Board, incorporating KPIs.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly compliance reporting to banks and shareholders for review by the Group FD in accordance with monthly deadlines.
• Deliver weekly and monthly cash forecasting for FD review and respond to the treasury management demands of the business.
• Support the Group FD in the development of company and group forecasting and the preparation of annual budgets, including ownership of the Business model, liaising with business unit managers and within finance to update the model and monitor outputs.
• Oversee the accounting for holding (equity and debt) companies, maintain control schedules, and create monthly journals for both management and statutory accounts.
• Work closely with the Finance leadership to implement a robust, process-driven, and systemised control environment across all aspects of operational Finance.
• Lead the annual statutory audit and compliance, ensuring that all statutory accounts and returns are accurate and filed on a timely basis.
• Lead and support several areas of tax planning and management, including VAT, R&D tax credits, ERS reporting, and payroll tax submissions.
• Oversee company and group payroll and related staff benefits, including pension and DIS.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with prior experience in an FC role within a PE-backed environment is essential.
• A background in SaaS companies, or those with strong recurring revenue characteristics, and therefore an understanding of the key KPIs is preferable.
• Thrives in a high-energy and fast-paced transformation environment, looking to drive improvement and automation across the businesses.
• A self-motivator with strong interpersonal skills to proactively energise, motivate, and manage a small but growing finance team, with a track record of delivery and development within previous roles.
• Strong technical accounting and tax skillset (UKGAAP and IFRS).
• M&A integration and international experience are both highly desirable.
• Proficient in Excel, adept at leveraging data to drive strategic decisions, coupled with strong analytical skills with the ability to effectively interpret and summarise data.