Head of Finance - Manchester, United Kingdom - Aspire Software

Aspire Software

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Valsoft Corporation is looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance to join our team
The Head of Finance will report to the Finance VP in our Headquarters in Montreal.

This individual will coordinate and manage period-end close, budgeting/forecasting, statutory audits, integrations of new businesses and ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of acquired companies, as well as lead projects impacting their accounting and provide guidance on the more complex accounting issues.

Here is a little window into our company: Valsoft's focus is to acquire and grow vertical software businesses that provide mission-critical solutions in their respective niche or market. Since 2015, we have acquired over 60 businesses. Today, Valsoft has over 2,500 employees across 25+ countries. This business model creates a rapid growth environment allowing the acquisition of new companies based on profitable vertical performance.

Our motto is
"Be Humble, Stay Hungry."

What your day will look like:

Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing the performance and risks of the portfolio
Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP)
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
Build and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and track KPIs
Monitor and analyze the performance strategies to identify areas of opportunity, respond with action plans to ensure execution to meet and exceed financial targets
Monitor financial health of portfolio and ensure positive cashflow
Lead and organize the annual statutory audits and ensure all fillings are completed
Develop strategies to increase return on investment and profitability
Oversee and review accounting tasks including tax and compliance
Ensure effective financial internal controls and continually evaluate established policies and procedures
Collaborate with the integration team of newly acquired companies, by producing opening balances, complete financials, and onboarding on Valsoft finance procedures
Maintain highlevel interaction with the corporate finance department
Actively participate in the processes related to the sale or acquisition of companies

About you:

A qualified financial accountant with at least a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar is essential
Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility
Extensive knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines to be able to integrate them effectively and a capacity to understand and interpret conflicting goals and needs of diverse groups
10+ years of experience in a similar role, including at least 3+ years in team management
Fast learner and adaptable time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset
Ability to visualize efficient processes and implement them
Excellent organizational skills and time management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Being fluent in the English language, written and verbal, is essential
Must be legally authorized to work in the UK

There is room for career growth, and we want you to feel like part of the team