Job Description
Our client is a prestigious leader in its field with an enviable reputation. With a head office in London and operations across the globe, it operates in an exciting niche of the media sector. It is well funded with PE-backing and is currently undergoing a period of transformation resulting in the requirement for a new Group Financial Controller. This is a true number two role, working both for and alongside an experienced CFO. The GFC will lead and develop the finance function, as well as supporting growth and decision making, all of which is focused on the longer-term value realisation agenda. The role would suit an ambitious qualified accountant with an appetite for challenge and an interest in being part of an exit event. The role offers hybrid working. Travel requirement will be minimal.
Key responsibilities:
Develop and lead the finance function, with responsibility for all accounting, consolidation and transactional processing, effecting change and driving process improvements
Support FP&A – to lead and manage the forecasting and annual budgeting process across the group
Preparation of Board reports, adopting an approach of continual improvement in quality and usefulness
Delivery of financial information and covenant reporting to external stakeholders
Supporting operations and revenue control
Finance lead for future system rollouts, with linked transformation to automate additional processes
Ownership of VAT and Corporation Tax compliance for the group
Mentor team members and other members of the Finance function driving a culture of continual development, mutual support and open communication
Working closely with overseas offices
Longer term, supporting the exit/transaction
Skills and Experience
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Experience of multi-currency consolidations and group reporting
Experience in a leveraged or PE backed environment, ideally with experience is business services
Some experience of team management and a track record of developing staff
Experience of reporting under tight deadlines
Optimising the benefits of investment in new IT systems, including dealing with non-finance stakeholders
Integrating acquisitions, including acquisition accounting
London, hybrid
To c. £130k + bonus and benefits
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Company Details
Company Name EquityFD, EquityFC, Equity Interim & EquityChair
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