Senior Director, Group Financial Controller
- Slough, Berkshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the preparation of monthly consolidated financial schedules including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements - along with insightful commentary for Board reports, investor updates, and quarterly lender reporting packs.
- Oversee the preparation and accuracy of monthly cash flow forecasts, ensuring proactive financial planning and liquidity management.
- Manage the production of both consolidated and stand-alone statutory accounts for multiple entities within the Group.
- Supervise the preparation and timely submission of VAT returns, annual corporate tax filings, and R&D tax credit claims for the IRIS Group.
- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient year-end audit process.
- Provide technical accounting guidance and support to the wider finance team, promoting financial integrity and compliance.
- Champion process improvement initiatives, driving standardization, automation, and best practices across financial operations.
- Review and approve supplier payment runs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and appropriate cash management.
- Serve as Group bank account administrator, overseeing access control and banking operations.
- Manage the Group’s annual insurance renewal process, ensuring adequate coverage and cost-effectiveness.
- Maintain ownership of the finance risk register and Business Continuity Plan, mitigating financial and operational risks.
- Ensure the Group Finance Manual is regularly updated, accessible, and aligned with current policies and procedures.
- Conduct monthly variance analysis of actuals versus forecasts and budgets, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Take a lead role in managing relationships with key external stakeholders—including investors, lenders, banks, and financial advisors—ensuring transparency and alignment on financial matters.
- Act as a deputy to the CFO, providing strategic and operational support across a broad range of finance-related responsibilities.
- Champion the learning and development of the wider finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Lead and manage a high-performing finance team of approximately 30 individuals, including both qualified and part-qualified professionals.
- Oversee the credit control function, managing a team of around 20 staff to ensure efficient cash collection and effective debtor management
- Recently operated as a Group level of Financial Controller in Software and/or SaaS business operating across multiple countries and/or continents.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant PQE.
- Experience in a Private Equity-backed environment, ideally in a high-growth business environment.
- Practice experience is desirable.
- Strong understanding of SaaS business models, including metrics such as ARR, MRR, churn, CAC, LTV, and net revenue retention.
- Demonstrated experience in scaling finance functions, particularly in tech or SaaS companies.
- Proven track record in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Experience in preparing financials for Board packs, lenders, and investors.
- Hands-on experience with statutory reporting, audits, tax compliance, and VAT.
- Experience managing and mentoring finance teams, including qualified and part-qualified staff.
- Ability to partner effectively with C-suite, department heads, investors, and external advisors.
- Comfortable presenting to Boards and PE stakeholders in high-pressure environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build cross-functional relationships across the business.
- High level of integrity, ownership, and a “roll up your sleeves” mindset in a fast-paced, agile environment.