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Fast Growth International PE Backed Tech Company - Head of Group Financial Reporting
Our client is a highly successful tech company with an ambitious growth strategy driven by both M&A and organic expansion. As a result of this strategy, and increasing complexity, there is a need to recruit a high calibre individual to head up Group Financial Reporting and Controls. Managing a team of six, you will oversee the provision of both internal and external financial information, including a complex, multi-site Group consolidation. Given the speed of growth, there will be significant finance transformation work, continuously looking at the advancement of systems, processes and controls. You will also work closely with the commercial finance functions, providing supporting information to deliver change and drive performance. If you're passionate about making a real impact, this is a great opportunity to join a company with a people-first culture and a passion for progress.
Key responsibilities:
* Responsible for managing a team to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, including the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, whilst leading improvements to the month-end close process and driving best practices across the wider finance function.
* Responsibility for a multi-site, multi-currency Group consolidation, overseeing month-end reporting processes across the business, providing commentary and analysis on the actuals and querying outputs as needed.
* Drive process improvements through automation to ensure long term scalability. Development of the Group’s accounting policies, and continued development of a robust financial controls environment.
* Collaborate with commercial finance to provide analysis of results and prepare reports and commentary for senior management, helping to influence decision making and drive performance.
* Act as the key point of contact for the external auditors and help to ensure the smooth running and delivery of the audit process.
* Enhance internal controls whilst fostering a culture of robust financial governance throughout the organisation.
* Provide technical accounting insight, staying up to date with the development of all accounting treatments and reporting standards and advising senior management and the Board on the impact that such changes may have on the business.
* Manage and build the Finance team, providing ongoing training and career development.
* Deal with a range of ad hoc financial queries from the Exec as well as PE investors, delivering high level information as required and supporting on a variety of ad hoc projects concerning future M&A, corporate structuring, financing, and a future Exit transaction.
The Individual:
The successful candidate will be a high-calibre, technically strong qualified accountant who has gained experience within a Financial Reporting/Group Consolidation role in another reputable organisation. Whilst demonstrating strong leadership qualities, you will be a pro-active self-starter with excellent communication skills, being able to influence and build relationships at all levels of an organisation. In addition, you will be a team-player and demonstrate excellent attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Accounting, Technology, Information and Media, and Software Development
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