Title: European Financial Controller – German Speaking
Location: London -1 day a week in the London office
Salary: c.£100k + 20% bonus
Ref: NB13546
SaaS
We are currently partnered with a £350m turnover, Private Equity backed SaaS business who are on an exciting high-growth buy-and-build strategy. The business is looking for a European Financial Controller to join their business. The successful candidate will be fluent in German and have previous SaaS experience in a PE backed company.
Reporting directly to a dynamic, high-energy Group FC, this role is a unique chance for a strong number two to step into a fast-paced environment, shaping and professionalising the finance function as the business transitions from start-up to scale-up.
The Role:
The Financial Controller will take ownership of reporting, controls, and accounting processes:
* Overseeing financial reporting, accounting policies, and controls, ensuring compliance with Private Equity standards.
* Managing an outsourced finance function, with plans to bring it in-house and build a best-in-class finance team.
* Working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the business, providing commercial insights.
* Leading systems improvements and driving process automation to enhance efficiency and scalability.
The Requirements:
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
* PE experience in a SaaS business.
* German speaking.
* Strong technical finance expertise, coupled with a commercial mindset and ability to partner with stakeholders.
* Hands-on experience with finance systems and automation is an advantage.