Group Finance Lead – Technology / software industry (remote)

Group Finance Lead – Technology / software industry (remote)

Picture this: diving into the fast-paced world of tech and software, where you’re the financial wizard steering growth for a portfolio of innovative companies. Remote from South Africa for a UK powerhouse, you’ll partner directly with top leadership, hands-on with global teams, and fuel exciting expansions in comms and media software – all while keeping everything sharp, compliant, and spot-on.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real difference

Dive deep into BU financial reports for quality checks, adding killer insights before they head to group level – ensuring every detail shines.

Jump into the action with journals, reconciliations, transfer pricing, and accruals to nail those tight reporting deadlines.

Tackle audit queries head-on, champion local tax and statutory compliance, and master financial systems as the go-to superuser, training teams along the way.

Own the sub-group forecast with laser accuracy (+/-5%), deliver punchy performance reports packed with operating ratios, and spotlight opportunities for ops tweaks.

Lead financial integrations for fresh acquisitions – from training to ongoing support – while building rock-solid relationships across BUs, group, and beyond.

Train finance leads on performance principles, step in as backfill when needed, and foster a vibe of learning and trust in management huddles.

WHAT YOU BRING

You’ve got the chops from 8+ years post-qual (CPA/SAICA/CIMA), with Big 4 vibes a bonus, and thrive in multi-entity, multi-currency setups:

Rock-solid IFRS know-how, especially IFRS 15/ASC606, plus hands-on skills in reconciliations, journals, and working papers.

Advanced Excel mastery; bonus points for NetSuite, SAP BPC, Blackline, Salesforce, or Cloudcoach.

Super-organised, independent hustler who juggles priorities in a high-speed tech environment without missing a beat.

Confident crafting and presenting performance stories that wow.

Ready for 10% travel (local and global, short-notice) in software/telco worlds – acquisition experience? Even better.

Detail-obsessed, results-driven collaborator who owns the finish line.

This is your chance to shape finance in cutting-edge tech – bring your A-game and let’s build something epic!