Head of Finance – Remote – UK

Valsoft Corporation is looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance to join our team!

The Head of Finance will report to the Finance VP in our Headquarters in Montreal. This individual will coordinate and manage period-end close, budgeting/forecasting, statutory audits, integrations of new businesses and ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of acquired companies, as well as lead projects impacting their accounting and provide guidance on the more complex accounting issues.

Here is a little window into our company: Valsoft's focus is to acquire and grow vertical software businesses that provide mission-critical solutions in their respective niche or market. Since 2015, we have acquired over 60 businesses. Today, Valsoft has over 2,500 employees across 25+ countries. This business model creates a rapid growth environment allowing the acquisition of new companies based on profitable vertical performance.

Our motto is "Be Humble, Stay Hungry."

What your day will look like:

• Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing the performance and risks of the portfolio
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Build and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and track KPIs
• Monitor and analyze the performance strategies to identify areas of opportunity, respond with action plans to ensure execution to meet and exceed financial targets
• Monitor financial health of portfolio and ensure positive cash-flow
• Lead and organize the annual statutory audits and ensure all fillings are completed
• Develop strategies to increase return on investment and profitability
• Oversee and review accounting tasks including tax and compliance
• Ensure effective financial internal controls and continually evaluate established policies and procedures
• Collaborate with the integration team of newly acquired companies, by producing opening balances, complete financials, and onboarding on Valsoft finance procedures
• Maintain high-level interaction with the corporate finance department
• Actively participate in the processes related to the sale or acquisition of companies

About you:

• A qualified financial accountant with at least a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar is essential
• Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility
• Extensive knowledge and skill in multiple disciplines to be able to integrate them effectively and a capacity to understand and interpret conflicting goals and needs of diverse groups
• 10+ years of experience in a similar role, including at least 3+ years in team management
• Fast learner and adaptable – time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset
• Ability to visualize efficient processes and implement them
• Excellent organizational skills and time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Being fluent in the English language, written and verbal, is essential
• Must be legally authorized to work in the UK

For information about Valsoft Corporation, please visit our website at www.valsoftcorp.com

There is room for career growth, and we want you to feel like part of the team!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of; disability, race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status or family status.

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.