Based: Southampton
Salary: £50,000 DOE Plus Benefits
(4 Days In Office, Friday WFH)
Financial Controller required for a fast-growing IT Business based in the Southampton Area.
Fast-growing venture capital business investing in SMEs and start-ups with 80 employees at present, with a portfolio spread across IT, Fintech, SAAS, AI, and online Pharma.
The directors expect revenue to increase from approximately £10m to approximately £50m within 3 years. The company now wishes to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a permanent, office-based role. It offers an excellent opportunity to join the business at a critical time.
Specifications
* Qualified Accountant / Similar Experience
* Experience in contracted revenue business
* Commercial responsibility and delivery needed
* Strong character: used to managing cash flow and dealing with suppliers and other creditors
* Up-to-date technical knowledge
* Liaising with and reporting to banks, auditors, external investors, and directors
Key Responsibilities
* Timely reporting of accounts and KPIs
* Management of existing finance team (6 people), including order processing, credit control, and billing functions
* Review the adequacy of current accounting and billing systems and implement updates if required
* Take control of acquired businesses and ensure consistent accounting procedures
* Develop monthly management accounts and MI, including financial modelling, project appraisals, and scenario planning
* Financial modelling experience
Experience Needed
* Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience with Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks; future rationalization of platforms needed
* Good people management skills, with experience managing a small team
* Able to multi-task and handle a broad range of detailed and strategic tasks
* Ability to work effectively under speed and pressure, maintaining attention to detail
* Good business acumen and convincing communication skills
* Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines
* Charismatic personality to mentor and support the finance team
* Ensure robust cash flow management and forecasting
* Develop and maintain relationships with other department heads for full visibility of activities
* Perform ad hoc analysis and modelling as required by senior management
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