Financial Controller
- Recruiter
- Finatal
- Location
-
Greater Manchester
ManchesterGreater Manchester
- Salary
- £65,000 - £85,000 + bonus
- Posted
- 15 Apr 2019
- Closes
- 23 Apr 2019
- Ref
- RB2303
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Finatal are currently working with an exciting and high-growth private equity-backed sports technology business based in Greater Manchester who are seeking a bright, energetic and ambitious Financial controller to lead the finance function and support the continued growth. You will form a vital part of the Senior Management team with specific responsibility for the full mix of financial management, reporting and leading a number of planned acquisitions.
Your role will be to implement strict financial controls and robust reporting, including running commentary for investors and other stakeholders. Although you will be supported by a respected CFO, this role will involve a significant amount of autonomy and freedom to shape the finance function to achieve the lofty ambitions of the business through acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the significant growth of a highly acquisitive business
- Board level reporting, including monthly variances
- Implementing financial and operational control improvements
- Extensive due diligence
- Integration of multiple acquisitions, including standardisation of reporting
- Monthly management accounts and statutory accounts
- Strict management of cash flow, working capital and external banking relationships
- Provide financial leadership and advice, along with general business counsel to contribute to the achievement of company objectives
- Leadership of the finance function
- Forecasting and budgeting
- Developing financial models and systems to ensure they are compatible and suitable to sustain business growth
The Requirements:
- Candidates must hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification
- Experience within supporting acquisitions including integration
- Motivated to achieve strict deadlines and milestones
- Previous experience within a technology business is desirable
- Ability to adapt within a fast-paced and high-growth environment
- Previous experience within PE is desirable