Group Financial Controller

A high-growth SaaS business, backed by one of Europe's most respected PE firms, is scaling fast and needs a Group Financial Controller to help lead the charge. Cross-border reporting, ERP implementation, M&A exposure and direct CFO partnership. A genuine career-defining opportunity to have a real impact with a fantastic business.

GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Leading PE-Backed Technology Business | London

| £90,000-£100,000 |

PE-Backed • SaaS • High-Growth • Global

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most exciting PE-backed technology businesses in London at a pivotal moment in its growth story. Our client is a high-growth SaaS business, backed by one of Europe's most respected private equity firms with a clear mandate to scale. With institutional grade backing and an ambitious growth agenda, this is a business genuinely built for what comes next. They are now looking for a commercially sharp, technically strong Group Financial Controller to sit at the heart of their finance function.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Group Financial Controller will own end-to-end financial operations across the business's UK and international entities. This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role with significant exposure to Private Equity stakeholders, M&A activity and board-level reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the monthly and year-end close processes, delivering accurate, timely group reporting and consolidated management accounts
• Own cross-border reporting across UK, US and European entities including navigating US state tax complexity and international compliance obligations
• Spearhead the migration from to a more fit for purpose ERP, leading the project from decision through to execution and embedding best-practice processes
• Lead revenue recognition, deferred income and SaaS contract accounting in line with IFRS/UK GAAP
• Support M&A and investment activity including financial due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions, and post-acquisition integration
• Own cash-flow forecasting, treasury management and PE investor/covenant reporting
• Manage statutory filings, audit preparation, corporate tax, R&D tax claims and VAT compliance across all entities
• Partner with FP&A to deliver board packs, investor reporting and commercial insight to support the business's continued expansion
• Drive stakeholder relationships with the CFO, Board, PE investors, auditors and banking partners

What We Are Looking For

• Background in a PE-backed technology business, ideally SaaS or recurring-revenue with a strong understanding of what operating under Private Equity ownership demands
• Cross-border reporting experience, specifically including US entities and the complexity of multi-state tax reporting
• Hands-on involvement in a systems implementation ERP migration or equivalent, with the ability to lead and own the process end-to-end
• Demonstrable experience supporting M&A and financial due diligence activity, whether buy-side, sell-side or both
• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with approximately 5–10 years' post-qualification experience
• Strong technical accounting skills across IFRS/UK GAAP, group consolidations, audit and compliance
• A hands-on, proactive approach - this is a role for a doer as much as a leader

The Package

A highly competitive package is on offer, commensurate with the seniority of the role. Full details will be discussed at application stage.

Interested? Let's Talk.

To find out more or to apply in confidence, please contact Liam Stubbs at liam.stubbs@robertwalters.com

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