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About Us
We are the UK network service provider making digital infrastructure simple.
Whether indoors or outdoors, we make sure our customers can always connect their customers. We bring together mobile operators, central and local government, and real estate providers to work together in new ways using: Collaborative commercial models, combined real-estate and telecoms know-how, and global best practice.
We have 6000+ mast site locations, have connected 2000+ buildings and support 200+ outdoor networks. And our managed sites include some of the biggest, most challenging wireless environments in the UK, including railway stations, Canary Wharf, City of London and events like the London Olympics.
The Role
We are looking for an Interim Financial Controller to join us on this exciting journey for around 6 months as we grow. Backed by DigitalBridge, we've leveraged our heritage as diverse industry specialists, to become the fastest-growing UK connectivity infrastructure company. You will be hands-on using your extensive experience in financial control and financial operations within a technology or XaaS environment. Having automated and simplified Financial control & Financial operations, you will bring the skills to make a real impact on transforming and influencing a scaling business from the ground up.
Requirements
Financial Operations & Reporting:
- Oversee the monthly preparation of consolidated financial statements and working papers.
- Lead cash flow management and optimisation of financial resources.
- Manage financial control frameworks, ensuring process efficiency and compliance.
- Oversee transactional finance, payroll, treasury, and cash flow management (AP & AR), transforming and automating these areas.
Audit, Compliance & Tax Strategy:
- Ensure audit readiness, lead and coordinate external audits.
- Strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
Systems & Process Improvement:
- Lead the strategic direction of financial systems, ensuring the implementation of best-in-class finance platforms.
- Drive finance digital transformation and automation to enhance efficiency. Particularly in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and accounting tech.
- Work closely with technology teams to enhance data integrity, reporting, and automation across finance functions.
Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Strategic Projects:
- Support the Group's expansion through M&A activities, future funding requirements and post-acquisition integrations.
- Implement scalable financial governance and processes for acquired businesses.
- Proven track record of transforming Financial operations for a scalable company
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) - ACA preferred.
- Background in audit, statutory reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Expertise in UK GAAP, and financial governance.
- Experience in technology/XaaS businesses, ideally within a PE/VC-backed environment.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and financial systems (particularly Microsoft D365 F&O).
Benefits
Depending on contract type
- 25 days holiday which increases after 5 years service (1 day per year until 30 days)
- Group Personal Pension
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
And that's just the beginning! We also provide:
- Free barista coffee at our Farringdon head office every morning
- Free gym onsite for employees including exercise classes at our Farringdon head office
- Rooftop picnic area at our Farringdon head office
- Quarterly recognition rewards
- Free Eye Tests
- Flu vaccine vouchers
We're pleased to have been certified by Great Place to Work �?. 82% of our people think it's a great place to work compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK-based company. You can check out our Great Place to Work profile here: https://lnkd.in/d7JS6Jcz
