Financial Controller

Financial Controller £85K base + bonus London (2 days a week) SAAS AW11616The Opportunity Finatal is working with a c.£90m software business which is currently mid cycle with a credible private equity fund and likely sale process inside of the medium term.The business has set a positive tone culturally, boasting an excellent pattern of internal promotions and retention. The business requires a Financial Controller to report to the CFO who will be front and centre to deliver major business change. The successful hire will be technically equipped, a strong business partner to aid cross functional communications, maximising systems, providing insightful analysis to senior stakeholders and particularly adept to ‘best in class’ standards.The Responsibilities Comfortable overseeing the business accounting function with a team of 4 direct reportsBusiness partnering with the Head of Commercial Finance and senior stakeholdersReporting directly into CFOSupervise the month close cycle - ensure accurate reportingManage and develop the accounting teamResponsible for monthly balance sheet and cash flow reportingPlay an active role in maximising the businesses working capital cycleFluent in financial compliance: regulatory requirements and accounting standards - UKGAAP and IFRSThe RequirementsACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification with post qualified industry experienceExperience within a software companyPassionate about technical finance with proven finance leadership experience, ability to build a ‘best in class’ finance function