Job Description

The company have successfully designed, marketed and launched a cutting edge consumer tech product which has quickly become a market leader across several markets. They are developing further products and aim to sell the business within the next 2-3 years. This is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced Private Equity environment as a number two to an experienced CFO who is ambitious, supportive, and keen to develop others.

You will enjoy the following responsibilities:

• Lead, manage & develop the reporting team (5 staff); support the wider FP&A team when required.
• Provide an accurate & timely month-end close process with reconciliations, analysis & commentary.
• Oversee all aspects of compliance; e.g. audit, tax, monthly returns to funders, statutory accounts.
• Deliver weekly cash-flow reporting to the Board and other key stakeholders.
• Develop a scalable set of internal control processes that can be applied on a global scale.
• Maintain standard stock costs; ensure stock issues are managed promptly with retail / wholesale partners.
• A broad range of ad hoc projects including supporting refinancing activity.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Be a hands-on qualified accountant who wishes to work in a fast-paced, international PE environment.
• Ideally possess a background in consumer products (e.g. retail, wholesale, FMCG or related).
• Evidence sound problem solving & analytical skills as well as strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate proven staff management & development skills.
• Be commercially aware and confident when liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.