Financial Controller
Location
London, UK
Overview
Pearse Professionals are excited to be working exclusively with an investment firm whose portfolio includes some of the most recognisable brands in the world. An extremely active investor, they operate internationally across multiple industries with a high-calibre team who undertake investments in both equity and debt.
Role & Responsibilities
The business is looking for an experienced Financial Controller, to work closely with their CIO, to manage finance operations across a number of their successful portfolio companies, including a high-growth media business and a luxury aviation/aircraft business (both operating in the UK and US).
Oversight of the junior finance teams within the portfolio companies
Responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate month-end reporting and management accounting
Maintain robust financial controls and reporting processes
Work closely with senior stakeholders across the businesses to deliver the budgeting and forecasting process
Opportunity to work closely with the CIO on new strategic investment opportunities
Providing insights to support long-term strategic decision making
Cash flow management/forecasting
Managing the external audit process
Identifying performance gaps and areas for potential improvement
Support the businesses with future strategic initiatives (e.g. fundraising/debt)
Continuous process improvement and automation to enable the businesses to scale
Requirements
Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
4+ years experience within industry
Willingness to roll your sleeves up and be hands-on across their portfolio
Highly commercially astute
Excellent communicator with the ability to work well with as well as challenge senior stakeholders
Previous experience in the investment space preferred
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