SG Partnership
Financial Controller
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Group Financial Controller
Hybrid, 3 days per week in office, Manchester
Permanent / Full Time
£90,000 - £110,000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits
We are working with a high-growth, international B2B SaaS business to recruit a Group Financial Controller at a pivotal stage in its private equity journey. Having recently secured investment from a highly regarded European private equity house with an exceptional track record of scaling recurring revenue software businesses through international expansion, operational improvement and strategic acquisitions, the business is entering an exciting new phase of growth.
Already profitable with an established global customer base, this is not a turnaround opportunity. Instead, the business has attracted institutional investment to accelerate an already successful platform.
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Group Financial Controller will play a critical leadership role in building a best-in-class finance function capable of supporting continued international expansion. Alongside ownership of the Group's financial control environment, the role offers broad exposure to board and investor reporting, treasury, international operations, systems transformation and future M&A activity.
The timing makes this a particularly compelling opportunity. You'll join at the very beginning of the private equity journey, with the chance to shape how the finance function evolves, influence key strategic decisions and establish the foundations for long-term value creation.
Why Join?
Private Equity Investment & Growth Strategy
- Join a profitable, internationally recognised SaaS business at the beginning of an exciting private equity journey. Work alongside an experienced CFO and engaged investor to help deliver an ambitious value creation plan centred around operational excellence, international growth and strategic acquisitions.
Strategic Finance Leadership
- Become the CFO's number two, taking ownership of the Group's financial control environment whilst helping shape the future finance function. This is far more than a traditional reporting role, offering genuine strategic exposure and influence across the business.
Broad Leadership Role
- Lead every aspect of financial control across the Group, from consolidation, statutory reporting and treasury through to management accounting, AP, AR and financial governance. You'll be the technical expert within finance whilst remaining hands-on within a lean, high-performing team.
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International Exposure
- Support finance operations across multiple international jurisdictions, including significant US operations, ensuring robust controls, tax compliance and scalable financial processes as the business continues to grow globally.
Systems, Process Improvement & M&A
- Play a leading role in strengthening financial controls, improving reporting processes and supporting systems development. You'll also work closely with the CFO on future acquisitions, integration projects and finance transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Group Financial Control & Reporting
- Lead all aspects of Group financial control across international entities.
- Own the monthly consolidation process and ensure accurate, timely Group reporting.
- Oversee statutory reporting, year-end audit and regulatory compliance across the Group.
- Maintain a strong financial control environment with robust governance and risk management.
Treasury & Cash Management
- Own Group treasury activities including 13-week rolling cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
- Monitor covenant compliance and prepare lender reporting.
- Manage banking relationships and optimise cash across multiple jurisdictions.
- Support funding requirements and wider capital management initiatives.
International Finance
- Support finance operations across international entities, including significant US operations.
- Oversee international tax matters alongside external advisers, ensuring compliance across multiple territories.
- Ensure consistent accounting policies and financial controls across the Group.
Financial Operations
- Oversee management accounting, balance sheet integrity and month-end close processes.
- Lead the AP, AR and transactional finance functions, ensuring efficient and scalable operations.
- Drive continuous improvements across financial processes, controls and reporting.
Private Equity & Board Reporting
- Support preparation of board packs, investor reporting and financial analysis.
- Deliver high-quality reporting and insight to the CFO, Board and Private Equity stakeholders.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting as the business scales.
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Systems, Process Improvement & Transformation
- Lead finance process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, automation and control.
- Support ERP and reporting system enhancements.
- Develop scalable finance processes capable of supporting international growth and acquisitions.
Strategic Projects & M&A
- Support financial due diligence, acquisition modelling and integration activities.
- Assist with commercial projects, financial analysis and operational improvement initiatives.
- Work alongside senior leadership on strategic projects supporting the Group's growth agenda.
Candidate Profile
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.
- Proven experience operating as a Group Financial Controller or Senior Financial Controller within an international, multi-entity business.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with extensive Group consolidation experience.
- Previous exposure to US operations, international tax and cross-border finance is highly desirable.
- Experience within a private equity-backed business or working closely with lenders, investors and debt providers.
- Strong treasury experience including 13-week cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and covenant compliance.
- Comfortable leading a broad finance function including management accounting, financial reporting and transactional finance.
- Experience improving financial controls, systems and finance processes within a growing organisation.
- Commercially minded, hands-on and comfortable operating within a lean, ambitious finance team.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate confidently at Board and Executive level.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a successful international SaaS business at the very beginning of its private equity journey. Working directly alongside an experienced CFO, you'll build and lead a best-in-class finance function, influence strategic decision-making and play a key role in delivering an ambitious international growth strategy. For an experienced Group Financial Controller looking for genuine breadth, visibility and long-term progression within a high-quality PE-backed environment, opportunities like this are rare.
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