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Interim Group Financial Controller | Award Winning SaaS Scale-Up | 6-Month FTC
The Client
Harmonic are excited to be partnering with a SaaS start-up who are in the process of landing an impressive Series C fundraise from top tier investors, to find them an excellent Financial Controller, working directly with the CFO. Initially a 6-month FTC, there is a strong likelihood of going permanent thereafter.
With a truly innovative, and award-winning solution in the incredibly 'hot' Dev Ops and Big Data space, this ranks as one of the world's fastest growing open-source start-ups. Both the Series A and B rounds are led by top tier VC investors who have backed a number of global success stories in the last 5 years! Clients include some of the world's largest Tech companies, consumer businesses and sports organisations.
Our client has international offices in the US, UK and Europe and is set for rapid expansion with ARR forecasted to reach $40m in 2025. They have achieved profitability in early 2025 and are expecting to raise a Series C in excess of $75m.
They have a team of bright, passionate people with experience in leading Tech and SaaS scale-ups who are motivated to build the next open-source success story.
The Role
The Group Financial Controller will support the CFO leading the finance team, with a focus on multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations, as well as optimisation of their finance systems and processes. They also require someone hands on who is able to get into the detail within a rapidly growing SaaS scale-up to ensure the finance function is robust and ready for scaling.
Responsibilities
- Multi entity & multi-currency consolidations (UK, US, France)
- Develop robust financial controls which are built for scaling.
- Ensure the smooth running of daily financial operations.
- Streamline Reporting Process.
- Implement necessary processes to drive efficiency across the finance function.
Essential Skills
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Proven experience of Scaling a UK finance function.
- Multi-entity consolidations experience, UK & US experience essential.
- Experience as a financial controller within a B2B SaaS business.
- Previously used QuickBooks accounting software is Essential
Bonus Experience
- Experience in a post Series-B scale-up.
Salary: £120,000-£130,000 pro-rata for a 6 month contract
Location London (2-3 days per week in office)
Start Date Within 2 weeks.
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At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
