Financial Controller - Reading (hybrid) - £70,000 to £75,000

A brilliant opportunity to join a forward thinking PE backed business in central Reading, you'll be working closely with the CFO (a brilliant guy by the way!) who is highly commercially minded.

An exit is likely on the cards for the PE house within the next few years, as such this represents a really exciting time to join and get some serious exposure to a Private Equity environment inclusive of a sale.

This role would likely suit someone looking to step up into their first Financial Controller role, ideally the CFO would like a Technically strong accountant as such is minded to target individuals that were Audit trained in Practice.

A bit more about the role....

Your core focus will be to lead the charge and oversee all aspects of robust, timely, and accurate financial reporting, compliance and financial operations. You will also revolutionise the understanding of the business by leveraging advanced financial and data analysis, driving strategic insights and informed decision-making.

• Ensure an accurate and complete set of financial records in the company's ERP system
• Monitor and report upon, on a monthly basis, financial performance vs. plan, presenting the results to Senior Leadership Team
• Work with the SLT to undertake a semi-annual rolling 12-month forecasting process
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts encompassing financial reporting and appropriate B2B SaaS metrics with accompanying analysis and commentary
• Coordinate annual external audits
• Perform commercial forecasting and modelling to support decision-making
• Create a culture of finance business partnering by proactively collaborating with colleagues across the business
• Oversee all tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filing of all required tax returns (i.e. corporation tax and VAT)
• Develop and implement effective tax planning strategies to optimise the group's tax position, proactively identifying opportunities for tax deficiencies while ensuring compliance
• Lead the process of claiming and managing R&D tax incentives
• Manage cash flow closely and report on the extent to which the company is sufficiently capitalised to meet its growth objectives

A bit about you....

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Accountant, Audit trained from Practice
• You'll have recent commercial experience
• You'll have advanced Excel skills alongside advanced Financial Modelling skills

Financial Controller - Reading (hybrid) - £70,000 to £75,000

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