Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MBR Partners is seeking a commercially astute Finance Director to lead and own the finance function across a multi-entity software group. The role involves shaping strategy, managing commercial contracts, and running day-to-day finance operations, while integrating newly acquired businesses into the existing group.
Responsibilities
- Manage the overall finance function across multiple legal entities, maintaining books and records in Xero
- Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial reports to the Board (performance against budget, cash flow, forecasts, and key commercial metrics) with commentary on risks, opportunities, and financial implications of acquisitions
- Manage the year-end audit process, including liaising with auditors and external advisers
- Oversee monthly payroll, working with and managing the outsourced payroll provider
- Manage customer renewals end-to-end, resolve commercial queries, and manage contracting issues in collaboration with the Chief Executive
- Own and manage group cash flow, including forecasting, liquidity planning, bank payments, and supplier payments/AP cycle
- Manage banking relationships with lenders, including reporting and covenant compliance
Skills
- Qualified accountant (ACA) or equivalent qualified-by-experience track record
- Proven experience leading a finance function within a software, SaaS, or technology business
- Strong, hands-on Xero expertise; confident managing multi-entity accounting and consolidations
- Experience managing year-end audits and familiarity with ISO audit processes
- Sound understanding of revenue recognition and recurring-revenue/renewals models; comfortable engaging with customers and lenders
- Strong cash flow management and treasury capability
- Software-sector and Xero experience are advantageous
Benefits
- Work from home
- Bonus scheme (based on company financial performance)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme (up to 4% employer contribution)
- Life insurance (3 times salary)
- Health cash plan
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