Finatal is working with a high-growth SaaS business recently backed by a leading private equity firm. With an ambitious post-deal professionalisation strategy following their acquisition by a mid-market fund, this is a pivotal opportunity to contribute to the company’s financial transformation and operational excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Role Overview
As the Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in leading financial controls, reporting, and process improvements to drive efficiency and scalability. Reporting to the CFO, you will support financial strategy, private equity reporting requirements, and post-acquisition integration.
Key Responsibilities
· Oversee financial control, ensuring robust processes and systems are in place to support scalable growth.
· Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to drive efficiency and compliance.
· Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
· Work closely with senior leadership to enhance financial transparency and performance tracking.
· Support M&A integration by aligning financial reporting, systems, and operational processes.
· Prepare investor and board reports, ensuring clear insights into financial performance and key metrics.
· Drive working capital optimization and cash flow management in line with business objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
· ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (preferred).
· Proven track record as a Financial Controller within a high-growth or PE-backed SaaS business.
· Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience in financial process improvement.
· Experience with post-deal integration and finance function professionalisation.
· Advanced proficiency in financial systems, ERP tools, and Excel.
· Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.