International Financial Controller - Private equity - #1677503

Recruiting for an International Controller for a Global PE backed Tech Business who are looking for an exceptional leader to join their FLT.

A fast paced and highly entrepreneurial business with lofty growth ambitions leading to an exit in several years

You will need to have a strong technical background/exposure from a highly transformative and changing environment.

Ideal candidates will be practice trained with international teams/market experience in region!

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting directly to Global VP, the International Controller is a key member of the FLT who will take responsibility for Board Reporting, Balance Sheet control, Financial Reporting/consolidations, Statutory Accounts and ability to be business facing with international projects.

Key Internal Contacts:

CEO / CFO / Board Members / Business Unit CFOs / Regional Country Directors

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Control & Reporting

• Lead, manage and mentor and EMEA/European finance function across accounting, controls and reporting for a £500m BU


• Oversee and manage the production of accurate and timely monthly Management Accounts and Interim (half-year) and annual corporate statutory group reporting in line with IFRS


• Oversee the preparation of group consolidated financial statements and all associated disclosure (under US GAAP and IFRS)


• Manage and monitor Head Office operating costs and controls alongside the monthly management reporting of these


• Oversee the implementation of Group Finance Policies and Financial Control structure


• Management of annual statutory audits to agreed schedules for interim and year-end audit processes


• Oversight of the EMEA Tax team


• Responsible for the consolidation of ESG-metrics reporting for the Group in collaboration with relevant Business Units


• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in the standardisation of reporting and operational efficiencies

Risk and Insurance

• Responsible for sourcing and managing insurance for key Group policies


• Consolidation of Information Security risk reporting to the Board


• Legal and Regulatory


• Drive the implementation and maintenance of a strong internal control environment with responsibility for financial compliance and policy adherence

Candidate Background:

• Qualified accountant with substantial PQE


• Ideally have a background in one of the “big 4” audit firms or top ten background


• Dynamic and progressive candidate


• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within a fast paced multinational with lots of different entity accounting policies


• Influential and credible with the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders at an international level


• Strong technical knowledge, US GAAP and SOX would be highly desirable (but not essential)


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to present technical information to non-technical / senior audiences


• Proven ability to work as a member of multi-functional teams

What’s on offer?

• £120,000- £130,000 and bonus


• Opportunity to progress within a market leading international brand


• Working for a business passionate about its staff and their wellbeing


• Fully remote role with travel to hubs. UK candidates only….

Reach out to me (*************@jss-finance.com) or apply below