Technology
Our client, a PE-backed global technology firm, is looking for a Temporary Finance Manager to join their London team for a period of 3-6 months. This is hands-on role supporting the Financial Controller in managing the annual audit, accounting for new acquisitions and overseeing transactional finance and treasury. The successful individual will have experience managing a finance team in a dynamic, PE-backed environment. The role requires an immediate start.
Description
The responsibilities of the Temporary Finance Manager include but are not limited to:
- Overseeing the delivery of monthly management accounts in a timely manner.
- Supporting year-end audit, assisting with the production of consolidated and subsidiary accounts and liaising with the relevant global audit teams.
- Coordinating and responding to customer compliance matters in relation to vendor due diligence.
- Driving system and process improvement to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities.
- Overseeing accounts payable and receivable and payroll teams.
- Managing and overseeing credit control and where necessary become involved in high value or old debt.
- Maintaining and reviewing commission calculations alongside revenue accountant.
- Assisting the annual budget and quarterly re-forecast process, working with the FP&A team.
- Assisting the Group Financial Controller with the group’s external debt compliance.
- Supporting group tax compliance and support treasury processes.
- Ownership of the 13-week cashflow forecast.
- Ad hoc projects as required by the business.
Skills
The skills of the Temporary Finance Manager include but are not limited to:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or similar) with relevant post qualification experience.
- Experience working in a PE-backed business would be advantageous.
- Previous experience in a leadership role including line management.
- Background in implementing financial controls and strong governance.
- Previous experience with subscription revenue models would be advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail and clear presentation skills.
- Proven experience in building networks and relationships across teams and the wider business.
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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.