The Role
Finatal has been retained by a fast-growing, Private Equity-backed Fintech company currently seeking a strong No2 to lead the finance team and report directly to the CFO. The business has recently exceeded its EBITDA budget, with a turnover of £140m and an EBITDA of £35m. Following a complex ERP migration, the focus is now on hiring a Group Financial Controller who can foster a high-performing accounting team and bring a long-term strategic perspective.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a SaaS business or one with recurring revenue. The company is particularly seeking someone with a background in a similarly-sized business with Private Equity exposure and accustomed to a high-velocity environment. Experience with NetSuite is desirable but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, mentor, and enhance the performance of a high-performing finance team, including making necessary structural and personnel decisions.
- Work closely with the CFO, CEO, CTO, and senior business unit leaders to align on strategic objectives and provide actionable insights.
- Utilise systems expertise (ideally with NetSuite) to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency.
- Collaborate with the FP&A lead to support key commercial initiatives and offer financial clarity to drive growth.
- Partner with the CFO to execute the growth strategy.
- Ensure financial coherence across different sites and their respective controllers.
- Provide clarity in financial reporting.
- Drive the acceleration of month-end processes through automation.
Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience in a Group Financial Controller or Senior Finance role within a Private Equity-backed company.
- Strong technical accounting and reporting skills, with the ability to enhance processes to meet Private Equity standards.
- Excellent leadership and team development skills, with a demonstrated ability to handle complex personnel and structural decisions.
- Advanced system and technology knowledge, preferably with NetSuite experience.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence C-suite stakeholders with confidence.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (2-3 times per month to key UK offices) while maintaining a predominantly home-based working arrangement.