Financial Controller | SaaS
Renumeration | £75k + bonus
Location | London, 3 days per week office
KE50973
The Opportunity:
Are you ready to be part of an ambitious and rapidly growing Private Equity-backed SaaS business based in London? With recent Private Equity investment and an aggressive buy-and-build strategy, the business is on an exciting journey towards our exit plan in the next 2-3 years.
Led by a seasoned CEO and new A* CFO, both have a track record of scaling businesses and leading them through successful exits. This is an exciting opportunity for a step up #2 to lead a finance function, support M&A, post deal integration & manage a small and growing team.
We are seeking a technically strong Financial Controller to take on a key leadership role in our finance team. Reporting directly to the dynamic CFO and working closely with the CEO, you will play a vital role in shaping financial strategy, managing a small team, and supporting the build-out of the commercial finance function. Your responsibilities will encompass budgeting, forecasting, modelling, and overseeing the day-to-day financial operations.
Whether you are freshly qualified or have 1-2 years of finance experience, this is a great step up opportunity & fast track route to a Finance Director.
The Role:
Financial Leadership: Work closely with the CFO and CEO to develop and execute financial strategies to support our aggressive growth and exit plans.
Team Management: Lead and mentor a small finance team, providing guidance and support to ensure the team's success.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Oversee the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives and assisting in long-term financial planning.
Financial Modelling: Create and maintain comprehensive financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
Technical Expertise: Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations while implementing best practices in financial reporting and controls.
Commercial Finance: Support the build-out of our commercial finance function, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support commercial decision-making.
Financial Operations: Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, and cash management.
The Requirements:
Professional finance qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Proven experience in a finance role, ideally within a high-growth SaaS or tech company.
Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of financial reporting standards.
Experience mentoring or managing a finance team and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with the leadership team and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).
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