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Financial Controller (SAAS)

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I am working with a high-performing SaaS company based in London (West End), hiring a qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA (or equivalent) person to join the team as the Financial Controller. You will be working for a growing business which has a small company feel in London but is part of a larger group. This is a dynamic and entrepreneurial business seeking a hands-on qualified finance professional to join their team.
Your new role
As a Financial Controller, you will be reporting to the CFO and owner of the business. Your key duties include:
- Overseeing the day-to-day finance function
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Cash flow management and reporting
- Quarterly VAT returns
- Assisting with the year-end audit, providing information to the auditors
- Analysis of operational costs and gross margins, analysis of site profitability
- Budgeting & forecasting
- Preparation of the annual budget with the board
- Responsible for authorising bank payments
- Responsible for setting company-wide authorisation limits
- Reviewing company-wide controls and implementing new systems
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What you'll need to succeed
- Strong, hands-on accounting background, either gained in practice or within an SME
- Minimum three years of relevant experience
- Netsuite experience (desired)
- IFRS / US GAAP / FRS 102
What you'll get in return
This is an exciting role for someone who is looking to make a real impact in an SME business and where you can add real value. With the support of a large corporation, there is a lot of scope in the role, and you will be looking at driving the business from a financial and strategic standpoint.


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