Financial Controller SM

Overview

Financial Controller / Finance Manager (Contract)

We are working with a PE-backed, high-growth technology business to recruit a Financial Controller / Finance Manager on a 6 month contract
. The business provides market-leading products that support the full lifecycle of complex operational data, from initial issue through to recovery and resolution.

The role will be based in Exeter or Brinkworth
, with hybrid working available.

This contract opportunity has arisen due to the departure of the current postholder. Following a recent acquisition and completion of an integration phase, the business is seeking an experienced finance professional to support the function on an interim basis while the longer-term structure is finalised.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Group finance function.

As Financial Controller / Finance Manager, you will have ownership of all operational elements of the Group Finance function, including monthly close, accounting, tax and compliance, supported by an Accounts Assistant. There is also a remit to review, scale and develop finance operations to support continued growth.

• Preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts
• Month-end close process for six group entities
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable oversight
• Tax compliance including VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax (supported by external advisers)
• Payroll management
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts, including consolidated accounts
• Determining accounting treatment for technical accounting issues, including share options
• Acting as key point of contact for external stakeholders, including banks and auditors
• Ownership and oversight of Xero
• Line management of one Accounts Assistant
• Development of scalable, efficient finance processes and controls

• Proven experience working as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar, with full operational finance responsibility
• Experience in a multi-entity environment, including ownership of the consolidation process
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 1 year PQE
• Experience working within an SME environment; experience in a fast-growing or PE-backed business desirable
• International experience desirable
• Strong Excel skills

• £65,000 - £70,000 (pro rata for contract) plus benefits
• 37.5 hours per week with a 30-minute lunch break
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

• Exeter or Brinkworth (hybrid working)