Head of Finance - Remote role

London Permanent £80,000 - £100,000 per year Remote View Job Description
A superb Head of Finance role has arisen in a private equity backed SAAS IT business.
  • Fully remote Head of Finance role
  • P.E. Backed Technology business

About Our Client

Michael Page Finance are delighted to be partnering a large technology and telecoms business.

The business operate in 15+ countries globally and have a solid foundation in Europe. With a turnover in excess of £40million they are in a period of sustained growth and are up 23% YOY and provide Tech services within 15 verticals across 250k+ customers to help their customers with growth.

The business services some leading and instantly recognisable brands within their customer base.

As part of the growth they are looking for a Head of Finance.

Job Description

The Head of Finance will be responsible for:

  • Build and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and track KPIs
  • Monitor financial health of portfolio, ensure positive cash-flow and provide regular, accurate cash flow forecasts
  • Monitor and analyse the performance strategies to identify areas of opportunity, respond with action plans to ensure execution to meet and exceed financial targets
  • Act as a true business partner to the Managing Director
  • Maintain high-level interaction with the corporate finance department
  • Application of Finance best practices
  • Ownership of all things finance for their companies
  • Assist with integrations and ad hoc projects in the Portfolio



Financial Accounting and Reporting:

  • Oversee and review all accounting tasks including tax and compliance
  • Own monthly financial close process for Portfolio companies
  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  • Manage working capital requirements, including debt collection processes and working with the business to improve invoicing and payment terms with customers / suppliers
  • Build processes and ensure compliance with Corporate policies and reporting requirements
  • Identify and manage differences between corporate consolidation accounting policies and local statutory reporting requirements
  • Ensure effective financial internal controls and continually evaluate established policies and procedures
  • Optimise internal reporting processes for efficiency
  • Prepare for and support the corporate audit by providing necessary documentation
  • Lead and organize the annual statutory audits and ensure all filings are complete



Team Leadership and Development:

  • Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel
  • Train and coach teams to ensure they have the knowledge and resources necessary to be successful
  • Provide leadership and develop a high-performing scalable finance team in a decentralised finance environment, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.



Financial Systems:

  • Support NetSuite roll-out activities, documenting new processes and ensuring data integrity
  • Identify gaps and opportunities for automation, make recommendations, and direct the implementation of such changes as required to improve financial systems and related processes

The Successful Applicant

The successful Head of Finance will be:

  • A fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
  • Minimum 5 years in an accounting or finance role with managerial experience a necessity
  • Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place
  • Fast learner, adaptable and comfortable in a constantly changing environment
  • Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset
  • Ability to visualise efficient processes and implement them
  • Excellent organisational skills and time management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
  • Being fluent in the English language, written and verbal, is essential

What's on Offer

The Head of Finance role comes with a competitive base salary of £80,000-£100,000 and comprehensive package and is a fully remote role.

Contact
Richard Tonkin
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6636049
Phone number
+44 208 987 2841

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Director / CFO
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Richard Tonkin
Consultant phone
+44 208 987 2841
Job reference
JN-012025-6636049
Job Nature
Remote