Group Finance Manager

We are looking for a Group Finance Manager based in Spain, UK, Italy or Dubai. Reporting to the Group Manager, this role leads and manages all financial aspects for a Group of currently two businesses, with a current total turnover in the ~€25m range. Acquisitions of further companies are planned.

The Group Finance Manager will have 3 key areas of focus:

• to act as the Business Partner to the Group Manager, to help ensure strong financial performance in the Businesses, providing detailed financial analysis and advice for continual improvement and strategic direction

• to ensure control and compliance across the Group with all reporting, forecasting, control and audit requirements from the Portfolio. To develop best practice in the businesses, including leading system implementations

• to support the Group Manager on acquisitions and integration of acquisitions. The goal is to work on (+/-) 4 acquisitions per year.

Modaxo is a global organization bringing together businesses that collectively focus on advancing new technologies and innovations for people transportation. With more than 40 companies representing over 30 brands, Modaxo comprises over 3,300 people, operating from almost 40 countries around the world.

“Modaxo’s expertise, global bench strength, and singular focus on People Transportation make it a great home for technology companies that share our vision to efficiently move the world’s people” – Bill Delaney, CEO, Modaxo.

The Group Leadership Team is responsible for promoting and enabling Operational Excellence. As a key member of this select Group Leadership team, you will actively participate in supporting the Group as it builds its strategy and expands. While the Group continues to grow, both organically and via acquisitions, you will lead in building a Finance structure that can scale and grow alongside the business. You will share a passion for developing talent with a focus on building sustained long-term growth and creating a fantastic place to work. You will work closely with the Finance teams of each business.

Responsibilities (but not limited too):

Business Partnering and Management

• Lead the monthly and quarterly financial review process (QSR) and annual strategic reviews. Proactively engage with the businesses to understand deviations, challenge business assumptions and provide advice to businesses on how to improve. Ensure our businesses execute on agreed improvements and track the execution.
• Provide strategic financial leadership to the businesses. Recommend and lead efforts to improve ROIC, working capital and growth performance.
• Evaluate and challenge Project Bids, assessing pricing, market positioning and risks. Ensure compliance with Portfolio processes and parameters.
• Build data models and trend analysis to assist the Group and Business Leaders in understanding the key business drivers.
• Proactively respond to the requirements of the Group Manager to ensure all necessary tools and data to manage the businesses are provided (monthly summary reports, etc.).
• Be able to step into a non-performing business, review and execute an action plan with the Business Leader for turnaround.
• Develop and strengthen the finance organization across the Group, developing Finance talent, training BU Finance Managers

Finance & Reporting

• Accountable for overseeing the accurate and timely monthly/quarterly financial reporting to ensure compliance of internal and external reporting with CSI requirements (IFRS)
• Ensure efficient processes are in place in each business.
• Drive the implementation of the specific systems required by the Portfolio to be implemented in each business (e.g., ERP systems) and also encourage the adoption of other local tools and systems that drive efficiency and data analytics
• Support internal and external audits and yearly statutory filings.
• Ensure each business is in compliance with the Risk Management processes and audit best practice.
• Stay abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance for the finance functions.

Acquisitions and Integrations

• Perform Financial Due Diligence on acquisition targets. Participate in commercial Due Diligence to assess the business drivers and key metrics of the acquisition financial model, such as Attrition, Pricing, Headcount.
• Assist in the completion of the Investment Committee materials and presentations. Align the acquisition strategy and business goals.
• Lead the financial integration for all new acquisitions in the Group. Implement Modaxo systems and processes in the acquired entity, onboard finance teams and ensure acquisition targets are achieved.
• Complete all post-acquisition deliverables such as purchase price accounting, Net Tangible Asset audits, contingent consideration reporting and post-acquisition reviews.

Required competencies/experiences

• Educated to University level (Master’s degree), ideally in Finance, Business, Economics or Technology.
• Extensive experience in finance and accounting across diverse sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and applications in an international context.
• Acquisition transaction and/or integration experience highly desired
• Experience within Software industry is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, and detail oriented.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Fluent in English. An additional European language, especially Spanish/Italian would be an advantage.
• Energetic, highly proactive and results oriented.
• A “can-do” attitude taking ownership; prepared to be held accountable for actions, behaviors and targets
• Availability for international travel primarily in Europe and Middle East.