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Interim Senior Finance Consultant (9-month FTC) - London About finova & MSO

finova and MSO (Mortgage, Sales & Origination) combined are one of the UK's largest cloud-based mortgage and savings software providers, supporting more than 60 leading lenders and 3,000 mortgage brokers. Our award-winning software suite includes origination solutions for mortgages and savings, servicing solutions for mortgages and savings, broker CRM solutions, and a range of solutions that connect lenders, intermediaries and consumers. Fast implementation and open architecture are at the centre of our technology, giving our customers the flexibility to integrate into their existing system or configure solutions to meet the needs of their business.

About the role

The finance function is undergoing significant change following a major investment in August 2024. Reporting to the CFO, this role will support the CFO across a range of critical and strategic finance projects. This role requires a hands-on approach and a strong understanding of accounting and tax for software businesses.

About You:

You will be a key finance team member for finova and you will feel comfortable collaborating with other members of the team and wider Group. You will be confident in your technical ability and able to communicate effectively with non-financial staff. In terms of your experience, your attitude is everything, but we'd particularly love to see:

• Qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Financial accountant experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment – ideally within a B2B SaaS / tech software industry

• Qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Minimum 5 years PQE working in a fast-paced SME environment  

• Strong working knowledge of all accounting and financial control processes.

• Strong understanding of IFRS and UK tax requirements is a must.

• Excellent accounting background, with experience of acquisition accounting, intangible valuations, debt structures, consolidations, foreign currencies, share-based payments, business combinations, and R&D capitalization.

• Understanding of India reporting and tax is desirable.

• Experience in the software industry or other technology-driven sectors preferred

• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders within an organisation.

What will you be doing?

• Prepare 18-month accounts to December 2024 for the group of companies, including 6 newly set up entities and 2 sets of acquisitions and disposals.

• Lead the project to transition the group from UK GAAP to IFRS reporting.

• Lead the audit of the group companies on behalf of the finance function.

• Review and harmonise accounting and tax policies across the group.

• Harmonise the group's Chart of Accounts and support the finance team to consolidate and set up new finance systems.

• Lead the group tax planning for the group, supported by external advisers.

• Lead the project to rationalize and simplify the group's legal entity structure.

• Working with external advisers, lead and oversee the R&D tax claims process for the group.

• Lead the reporting for external investors / lenders and set up models for covenant tests and ongoing reporting.

• For all of the above, work with the finance function to create an embedded and sustainable reporting structure.

What will you get from joining the finova family?

Flexible Working:

• 25 days holiday in each calendar year plus bank holidays

• Bank Holiday trading: flexibility to work bank holidays and take another day off that fits your values, beliefs or celebration calendar better

• Increasing your work life balance, holiday trading allows employees to buy an extra 5 days holidays

• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks a year

• We recognise the importance of juggling family and work life therefore finova offer a flexible hybrid working policy

• We're open to applicants from all walks of life, please feel free to ask us if you require flexible working and we'll do our best to accommodate

Looking After You:

• Life Assurance, Group Income Protection and Private Medical Insurance

• Pension scheme via Salary Exchange

• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling sessions available

• Virtual GP to save you time in trying to get an in-person appointment

Family Friendly policy:

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Paid time off for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss

Extra Perks:

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Access to a huge range of benefits & discounts for shops, restaurants and gym memberships

• Free fresh fruit daily

• Share your passions and Interests with like-minded people through our colleague networks and social groups - from book clubs to fitness challenges and group parties

Giving you the chance to give back:

• Give-As-You-Earn scheme allowing you to support your favourite charities straight from your monthly salary

• One days paid volunteering day a year

Equal Opportunity Statement

Diverse teams really are the best teams, we promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We acknowledge the multi-cultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. Our policy seeks to ensure job applicants and employees are treated fairly and without favour or prejudice. We are committed to applying this throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

We know that some candidates (and, from the research we've seen, especially women) may feel less inclined to apply for a role if they don't quite meet every requirement of the role. If you like the look of a role but you're not 100% sure if your skillset will meet our requirements, please reach out and we will be happy to talk through your experiences.

Personal Data

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