Job Description

This is a rare opportunity to join a business during its period of rapid growth as it further establishes global market share. Based within the city of London this role will manage a team of 8 reports and will be responsible for all planning and controlling aspects of the company, you will own the analysis and continuously strive for improvements with a focus on company profitability.

Responsibilities as follows (but not limited to):

• Overall control of and responsibility for the budget and re-forecasting process.
• Business partner with all internal stakeholders including C-Level, Senior Executives and Non-Executives within the Group to deliver ambitious growth targets.
• Full ownership of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow for the Group).
• Work closely with the CFO with strategic projects related to M&A and growth initiatives.
• Lead Finance Team (FP&A, Compliance & Controlling) to robust finance processes in the aforementioned areas.
• Ensure financial compliance with internal controls and external requirements, on the Group (IFRS) and local GAAP level.
• Be the owner of the financial performance review process, lead and control the forecast and budget activities, deliver insightful business performance analyses and recommendations for continuous improvements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ACA/CA or equivalent qualification with 3+ years post qualified experience
• An Audit background from Big 4 or Top 10 firm is highly desirable
• Experience working in tech companies (marketplace and/or SaaS related) or B2B/B2C businesses with strategic focus on online operations.
• Prior exposure to M&A activities from controlling perspective (financial due diligence, legal mergers and restructuring etc.) is a very advantageous.
• Hands-on and 'can do' attitude is of paramount importance.
• Ability to build effective relationship with different stakeholders across the Group as well as with external partners (affiliates, auditors, local fiscal authorities).