Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Technology (PE Backed)

Location: Central London (Hybrid working 3 days in the office)

Day rate: £600-£700 per day depending on experience

Contract duration: 6 months with the potential to be extended 

Role Responsibilites:

As Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring financial reporting accuracy and timeliness, contributing to an effective control environment that supports business delivery and decision making in a fast growth international environment. Working in partnership with the CFO, you will be responsible for the day-to-day oversite of the company’s financial operations. 

• Managing and overseeing all day-to-day accounting operations including, but not limited to: billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cash management, cost accounting, project accounting, payroll, tax, revenue recognition
• With CFO, develop and implement scalable internal financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems suitable for current and future business requirements
• Support the implementation of documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain appropriate internal controls
• Supervise the preparation and publishing of monthly financial statements, ensuring all transactions are recorded, filed and reported properly and in a timely manner, and that all reporting meets compliant standards with statutory law, financial regulations, and company policies
• Prepare, analyse and present monthly and quarterly management reporting (actual vs budget vs forecast), and provide findings to the leadership team and other senior stakeholdersWith the CFO and executive team, oversee the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
• Own and drive cash flow and liquidity management activities, working with external providers and internal stakeholders - ensuring that cash flow reporting and projections are appropriately maintained and that these are sufficient to run the business
• Oversee the annual audit and tax processes, providing support and relevant information to, and liaising with, external advisors
• Support the business in company secretarial matters, where required
• Support the business with financial strategy and decision-making processes

About You:

• 6-10 years' post qualification experience in a Finance Controller or similar role
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) 
• Demonstrable experience as a Financial Controller (or similar senior finance role) within a Private Equity-backed SaaS company
• Strong understanding of SaaS specific metrics and revenue recognition principles
• Proven ability to implement and optimise financial processes and systems
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge and strong analytical skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Proficient in Xero and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a dynamic team

If you are a driven and experienced Financial Controller with experience in a PE-backed SaaS company, please apply now.