Description

This role in a 6-month contract and will initially focus on supporting the UK CFO and Lead Financial Controller in building a scalable and robust financial control function. You will play a critical role in process and controls improvement, statutory and management reporting, and financial analysis.

You will take full ownership of monthly close, management packs, commentary, and Board/Audit Committee reporting, while helping define and embed improvements to reporting processes, systems, and controls.

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Key Responsibilities

Support the design and implementation of a build-operate-transition model for a strengthened UK financial control function

Lead or support enhancements in financial controls, processes, and reporting accuracy

Manage the UK month-end close process and preparation of monthly management packs, including insightful variance analysis and commentary

Own the production of Board and Audit Committee reporting, ensuring high-quality financial insights

Ensure timely and accurate IFRS statutory reporting, with particular focus on IFRS 15 revenue recognition - CW MUST HAVE

Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third parties to support audit and compliance requirements

Collaborate with Group Finance, FP&A, and operational stakeholders to streamline intercompany, cost allocation, and reporting processes

Support system and process improvements (e.g., automation, ERP optimisation)

Mentor junior finance team members and support a high-performance team culture

Candidate Profile

Required:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5-10 years post-qualification experience

Strong experience in financial control, reporting, and finance process improvement

In-depth knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) and have applied this to the software industry

Familiarity with SaaS or platform-based revenue models

Demonstrated experience preparing management packs, financial analysis, and board-level reporting

Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic business-ideally with both scale-up and corporate exposure

Experience in a technology or managed services company serving financial services clients. Will also consider experience in the banking/asset management/insurance sector

Advanced Excel and strong systems/ERP skills