Financial Controller

Financial Controller Circa £100,000  Bonus Leicester - Hybrid/3 days office Technology sector - PE backed This PE backed B2B software company has achieved 20% year-on-year growth and is forecasting a similar level of growth for . With an enviable portfolio of blue chip consumer facing customers, this globally established, multi-territory business is at the forefront of AI and software engineering.

Building on its ongoing success, this entrepreneurial company is now seeking an experienced Financial Controller. Leading a team and reporting to the CFO, the role includes:
Owning the delivery of operational accounting including AP and AR Ensuring the appropriate Tax and Treasury reporting process are in place Leading the development of a first class internal control framework Helping to guide the reporting, consolidation and FP&A rhythm and timetables Cash and liquidity management Intercompany transaction management Identification and execution of improved use of the existing ERP system Supporting the transition to the creation of an inhouse data warehouse Partner with the various stakeholders to ensure appropriate use of technology across the finance function, and the wider business Lead the automation of a number of manual processes Roll out data manipulation best practice Supporting the longer-term preparation for a future corporate transaction This role will partner closely with the CFO, leading critical areas of finance.

A key element to the position is the driving of greater clarity of understanding and use of automation/technology to support the ongoing journey of creating a cutting-edge finance function. The approach should be one of sympathetically driving change that is fit for now and for the future. The successful candidate will have the following experience:
Experienced Financial Controller. Added tangible value within a scaling SME. Demonstrable examples of significantly enhancing a finance function through the use of Technology and Data. All round accounting experience, including overseeing AP, AR and Treasury. Has worked within a multi-currency, multi-entity environment. Advanced Excel skills, and knowledge of Power

BI or similar Comfortable getting involved at all levels, and in all areas. At ease in a collaborative and semi non-hierarchical environment. Significant presence of gravitas and communication skills. Driven by personal satisfaction of delivery, and not by ego or job title. High levels of intellectual horsepower. Preferred, not essential:
Has worked within a PE backed environment Software sector knowledge Net Suite