Senior Financial Controller

Company:

Volaris Group (www.volarisgroup.com) acquires, strengthens, and grows software businesses. It is one of six operating groups within Constellation Software Inc., a publicly listed company on the TSX (“CSU”) with a market cap of over $78 billion. We are a European Portfolio of software companies under the Volaris Group. We seek a dynamic Senior Financial Controller to support our Corporate Finance team.

Position Overview and Future Possibilities:

The Senior Financial Controller's responsibilities will include detailed review and analysis, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and processes, acquisition support, as well as onboarding and ongoing training of portfolio companies’ finance resources. This position is right for you if you are hands-on, strong in accounting, well-structured, results-oriented, have a high energy level, have excellent attention to detail, and can communicate concisely.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Finance & Reporting

• Accountable for accurate and timely monthly/quarterly consolidated financial reporting following IFRS
• Train & Coach finance teams to ensure they are equipped to follow financial reporting standards (IFRS)
• Devise, implement, and maintain accounting procedures under policies
• Provide technical accounting leadership and guidance, build and maintain relationships with the finance teams within the portfolio, and act as an advisor to improve efficiencies related to their internal processes and apply best practices.
• Accountable for ensuring the quality of all reconciliations within the local business.

Governance & Risk

• Responsible for compliance on Risk and Controls hereunder, ensuring Risk Control Matrix (RCM) and Approval Matrix are adhered to

Skills & Competencies:

• Professional Accounting Designation required In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and applications under IFRS, preferable
• Hands-on mindset essential, comfortable preparing and reviewing reconciliations, posting journals, and preparing working papers
• Fluent in English, both written and verbally
• Experienced user in Excel
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and presentation) with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Works collaboratively by consulting with employees, colleagues, partners, clients, users, and stakeholders
• Ability to handle a demanding work schedule and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
• Experience in an international/global business, handling multiple stakeholders and currencies as an asset
• Team player and outstanding ability to work with and through others
• Desire to improve processes and systems rather than keep the status quo
• Humility, curiosity, and ability to investigate and learn new domains and technologies

We offer:

Become part of one of the fastest-growing software companies in the world. We are a learning organization that spends a lot of money and time developing people and enabling them to perform at their best. You will report to the Head of Controlling but will work closely with the rest of the Corporate Finance team. Hence, from an industry and a functional perspective, they will support you with training, coaching, and advice, ensuring you have the best possible chances of succeeding in your role.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.