Group Financial Controller, Private Equity Owned Technology

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Group Financial Controller, Private Equity Owned Technology

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THE SEARCH:

We are excited to be retained by a leading B2B technology asset to appoint a Group Financial Controller. The company was recently acquired by one of Europe’s premier private equity firms and has seen exponential organic growth supplemented by an aggressive M&A strategy. This is a critical appointment and will directly support the CFO, supporting all finance/strategic activities relating to executing the value creation plan, whilst implementing robust governance and compliance procedures and systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly scaling asset, with a leading sponsor, and be part of a high-percentile exit process. This role will suit a Financial Controller/Head of Finance at a private capital-backed software/technology asset, ideally with a practice background.

THE ROLE:

  • Full oversight of all compliance, governance, and controllership matters across the group
  • Development and leadership of a growing operational finance function
  • Implementation of best-in-class financial processes, systems and frameworks
  • Presenting insightful MI, analysis, and financial information to the senior leadership team
  • Ensuring timely closing of the month-end process, along with preparation and submission of all statutory accounting in accordance with UK GAAP/IFRS
  • Preparation of multi-currency consolidation of the group P&L and Balance sheet
  • Implementation and continuous improvement of the management account pack to support the business growth and complexity
  • Strong balance sheet control ensuring all accounts are reconciled and reviewed monthly
  • Reviewing and ensuring the financial accounting for the group ensuring the correct treatment of items regarding revenue, intercompany, and share options

THE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Software/SaaS experience
  • Private Equity exposure
  • Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
  • Ideally from an audit/practice background
  • Experience in working for a high-growth organisation is highly beneficial
  • International entity exposure is beneficial

Seniority level

  • Director

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Finance

Industries

  • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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Group Financial Controller, Private Equity Owned Technology

Direct message the job poster from DRAX Altus

THE SEARCH:

We are excited to be retained by a leading B2B technology asset to appoint a Group Financial Controller. The company was recently acquired by one of Europe’s premier private equity firms and has seen exponential organic growth supplemented by an aggressive M&A strategy. This is a critical appointment and will directly support the CFO, supporting all finance/strategic activities relating to executing the value creation plan, whilst implementing robust governance and compliance procedures and systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly scaling asset, with a leading sponsor, and be part of a high-percentile exit process. This role will suit a Financial Controller/Head of Finance at a private capital-backed software/technology asset, ideally with a practice background.

THE ROLE:

  • Full oversight of all compliance, governance, and controllership matters across the group
  • Development and leadership of a growing operational finance function
  • Implementation of best-in-class financial processes, systems and frameworks
  • Presenting insightful MI, analysis, and financial information to the senior leadership team
  • Ensuring timely closing of the month-end process, along with preparation and submission of all statutory accounting in accordance with UK GAAP/IFRS
  • Preparation of multi-currency consolidation of the group P&L and Balance sheet
  • Implementation and continuous improvement of the management account pack to support the business growth and complexity
  • Strong balance sheet control ensuring all accounts are reconciled and reviewed monthly
  • Reviewing and ensuring the financial accounting for the group ensuring the correct treatment of items regarding revenue, intercompany, and share options

THE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Software/SaaS experience
  • Private Equity exposure
  • Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
  • Ideally from an audit/practice background
  • Experience in working for a high-growth organisation is highly beneficial
  • International entity exposure is beneficial

Seniority level

  • Director

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Finance

Industries

  • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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Posted: April 11th, 2026