We are delighted to partner with Anthesis Group (http://www.anthesisgroup.com) in the search for an Interim Group Financial Controller to cover a maternity leave. This dynamic role, expected to last 12 to 15 months (Fixed Term Contract), is based in Bristol and offers the opportunity to be the CFO’s right-hand and a key leader within the Finance team.
To excel, you'll need experience in a fast-growing company, expertise in M&A acquisition and integration, and change management. If you're motivated, entrepreneurial, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
About
Private Equity backed by Carlyle Group, Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, the business works with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. It develops financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.
Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating in 42 countries around the world and has offices in Andorra, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Netherlands, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, the UK, and the US.
Location & Start Date
Central Bristol office location – 2/3 times per week for collaboration.
Ideal start date: early to mid October 2024
Summary of the Role
Anthesis is growing rapidly and in this exciting opportunity you will be accountable for a wide variety of diverse and complex finance & accounting operations. These include multiple geographies; domestic and international operations; integration of acquisitions; input into the design and building of processes, systems and KPIs to expertly analyse and manage the business for sustainable growth. Leading a high performing team, you will be involved in ongoing transformation and change activities along with the following:
Regulatory Compliance & Audit
- Full annual consolidation and preparation of IFRS Group Financial Statements, managing annual audit in accordance with statutory and banking covenant requirements
- Preparation and audit of UK subsidiary accounts in line with FRS 101
- Oversight of Company Secretary activities for UK companies
Financial Management and Control
- Coordinate and produce monthly consolidated balance sheet, cashflow and working capital KPI reports for Group Board and reporting information to lead PE Investor
- Business process owner for Netsuite - support and optimise ongoing system improvements of NetSuite, ERP
- Ensure adequate and robust financial controls are in place throughout the global organisation, implementing improvements where necessary
- Manage monthly reporting of banking covenant and PE Investor requirements
- Prepare Group forecasts of income statement, balance sheets and cash flows for internal use, submission to lead Investor and banks including impact of acquisitions, as appropriate
- Input into M&A due diligence on ad-hoc basis, responsible for acquisition/fair value accounting for all acquisitions
About You
With a solid foundation in the professional services sector, you are a Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA) with impressive post-qualification experience. Your deep expertise in IFRS, especially in project accounting and revenue recognition, coupled with a strong grasp of IFRS15, makes you stand out. Experience with international, multi-currency businesses and the nuances of foreign currency accounting under IFRS is a major asset. If you're also familiar with Netsuite, you're exactly who we're looking for.
For more information please contact Steve Coyne directly at Coyne & Associates on 07920 592845 or email steve@coyne-associates.co.uk