Controller at Private Equity Insights at Private Equity Insights

London, England, United Kingdom

Private Equity Insights Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Media, Private Equity, ConferencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Essential accounting background
  • Ideally, more than two years of experience from a Big Four firm
  • Preferred experience as CFO, Head of Finance, or Finance Director from a small or medium-sized business
  • Required UK working permit
  • Preferred media and conferences industry background (not mandatory)
  • Ability to work onsite at London HQ

Responsibilities

  • Prepare annual budgets for effective financial planning
  • Provide weekly updates on cash flow
  • Conduct monthly P&L and cash updates for comprehensive financial insights
  • Evaluate and implement cost optimization programs
  • Review intercompany and external loans to ensure optimal financial health
  • Offer support to sales and operations teams
  • Lead the Working Capital responsibilities
  • Manage the Human Resources Financial Planning responsibilities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AccountingFinancial ReportingBudgetingCash Flow ManagementP&L AnalysisCost OptimizationWorking Capital ManagementInvestor Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Controller position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or onsite?

The position is onsite at the London HQ.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

An essential accounting background is required, ideally with more than two years of experience from a Big Four firm. Experience as CFO, Head of Finance, or Finance Director from a small or medium-sized business is preferred, along with a UK working permit.

What is the company culture like?

This is a start-up or scale-up environment where you'll work closely with the CEO, participate in investor reporting and board meetings, and have unlimited growth potential through internal promotion.

What makes a strong candidate for this Controller role?

Candidates with an accounting background, more than two years at a Big Four firm, prior CFO/Head of Finance experience in SMBs, and media/conferences industry knowledge stand out, along with holding a UK working permit.

Private Equity Insights

Platform for private equity insights and networking

About Private Equity Insights

Private Equity Insights (PE Insights) serves the private equity industry by providing insights, news, and networking opportunities for professionals like investors and fund managers. The platform offers a weekly newsletter that keeps over 120,000 subscribers informed about industry trends, organizes events for industry leaders to share strategies, and provides premium subscription services for in-depth analyses and expert interviews. PE Insights stands out by combining content creation, event organization, and partnerships for sponsored content, making it a comprehensive resource for its users. The company's goal is to empower private equity professionals to stay informed and make better investment decisions.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Travel opportunity

Risks

Emerging PE platforms may dilute PE Insights' market share.
AI-driven tools may reduce demand for traditional insights from PE Insights.
Economic downturns could reduce attendance and sponsorship for PE Insights' events.

Differentiation

PE Insights offers a curated newsletter with over 120,000 PE professional subscribers.
The company organizes events to help firms with digital transformation and scaling.
PE Insights provides premium subscription services for exclusive analyses and expert interviews.

Upsides

Increased interest in ESG investments offers new content opportunities for PE Insights.
AI-driven analytics in PE can enhance PE Insights' premium reports.
Expansion into emerging markets like Africa offers newsletter and report opportunities.

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