Job Description
Banyan Software is seeking a Portfolio Finance Manager for their UK and Europe region. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing software consolidator. The Finance Manager will report to Banyan’s VP Finance in London and will be responsible for leading the finance function for a portfolio of companies, including accounting, treasury, FP&A, reporting, and finance systems. They will also assist in the integration of new acquisitions and partner with senior operators to drive insights and shareholder value.
Responsibilities: - Lead the Finance function for a portfolio of companies.
- Contribute to day-to-day accounting work.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements, board reporting, budgets, and KPIs.
- Perform quality assurance on finance and accounting work product.
- Contribute to the performance of operating companies through analysis.
- Lead the operational/financial integration of acquisitions.
- Lead finance process improvement projects.
- Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Handle other ad-hoc tasks.
Qualifications: - Proven experience in a finance/accounting role.
- Recognised professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, FCA, FCCA).
- Experience with U.S. GAAP and software is an asset.
- Fluency in English, with business level fluency in another European language.
- Self-starter who is happy to work in a hybrid environment.
- Proven ability to lead teams, implement change, and drive process improvement.
- Ability to delegate and coordinate tasks with an offshore team.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience integrating acquisitions or designing financial processes is an asset.
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Highly motivated and energetic with interest in entrepreneurship, software, and finance.
What Banyan Software Offers: - Hybrid work pattern (2+ days per week in the London office).
- Occasional travel to European entities or the global HQ in Toronto, Canada.