Financial Controller - #2173359

A profitable, established software business is looking for a Financial Controller to take ownership of its finance function. The company builds analytics and communications software used by thousands of businesses, sold through a network of channel partners, and the large majority of its revenue is recurring. It has teams in the UK, the US, Australia and India, and sits within a wider international group.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will run finance across four countries, lead a team split between the UK and India, and be the person the Board and senior leadership rely on for a clear and reliable view of the numbers. It suits someone who enjoys owning the whole function, from the month-end close to tax and treasury, and who wants real reach across an international business.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer and working closely with Group Finance, you will:

• Deliver accurate, timely monthly management accounts and Board packs, with commercial commentary on performance
• Run month-end and keep strong financial controls, with every key balance reconciled and supported
• Lead, coach and develop the finance team across the UK and India
• Own the statutory audits and the relationships with auditors and advisers across all entities
• Oversee tax compliance in every jurisdiction, including transfer pricing and permanent establishment matters
• Manage cash, banking, foreign exchange and intercompany funding across currencies
• Deliver Group reporting and consolidation inputs, with intercompany balances agreed and documented
• Support due diligence, corporate transactions and non-routine technical accounting

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance manager
• A track record of leading a finance function and developing a team
• Strong financial accounting, UK statutory accounts and audit experience, ideally with Big Four or equivalent auditors
• International finance experience: Group reporting, intercompany, treasury and cross-border cash movements
• An understanding of transfer pricing and permanent establishment risk
• Experience of working with or leading an India-based finance team is a real advantage

The role is hybrid, based in West London. Apply here for a confidential conversation with Harper May.