Group Financial Reporting Manager

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Searchlight Cyber was founded in 2017 with a mission to stop threat actors from acting with

impunity. Its External Cyber Risk Management Platform helps organizations to identify and protect

themselves from threats emerging from the cybercriminal underground, with Attack Surface

Management and Threat Intelligence tools designed to separate the signal from the noise.

It is used by some of the world’s largest enterprises, government and law enforcement agencies,

and the Managed Security Service Providers at the forefront of protecting customers from external

threats. Find out more at www.slcyber.io.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Reporting Manager to join our growing

international finance team. This role will lead consolidated financial reporting across the Group

and help ensure that senior management, investors, lenders and auditors receive accurate, timely

and consistent financial information.

You will take ownership of Group consolidation and reporting across multiple international entities

within a private equity-backed technology business. You will work closely with the CFO, Finance

Director and FP&A Manager.

The role includes responsibility for monthly, quarterly and annual Group reporting, consolidated

audit coordination, lender and investor reporting, revenue recognition and other technical

accounting matters. You will also coordinate statutory reporting and tax compliance requirements

with external advisers across the US, UK, Australia and other jurisdictions as the business expands.

WHAT WILL I DO?

● Lead the preparation of consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for

the Group

● Own the coordination and delivery of the Group's consolidated annual audit, including

managing audit requirements across US, UK, and Australian entities and acting as the

primary finance contact for external auditors

● Coordinate Group statutory reporting and tax compliance requirements, including sales

tax, VAT, GST and income tax reporting

● Prepare and manage lender reporting packages, covenant calculations, compliance

certificates, and related reporting obligations associated with financing facilities

● Support investor reporting and related deliverables within a private equity-backed

environment

● Lead revenue recognition processes and technical accounting reviews

● Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and transfer pricing support activities

● Work closely with the CFO, Finance Director, FP&A Manager, and wider finance team to

support international finance operations and reporting

● Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls, systems, and reporting

efficiencies

● Support business growth initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic finance

projects as required

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

● Approximately 10+ years of progressive experience within financial accounting, Group

reporting, audit or technical accounting roles.

● CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification, with strong US accounting

and reporting experience required

● Able to work hours that provide significant overlap with the UK-based finance team,

including an 08:00 ET start if US-based

● Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, and financial control experience

● Strong understanding of US GAAP, with exposure to IFRS and international or multi-entity

business structures preferred

● Experience supporting consolidated reporting, audits, and compliance activities within

complex or international organisations

● Experience with lender reporting, payroll, tax processes, and regulatory compliance

activities

● Strong attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach to work

● Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate

effectively across international teams

● Strong spreadsheet and financial systems skills, including experience working with ERP or

reporting systems

● Experience working within an international technology, corporate, listed, or private

equity-backed business would be advantageous

● Experience gained within a larger accounting firm or corporate finance environment would

be beneficial

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Job satisfaction; working for a company that is genuinely making people’s lives better and helping

to reduce the impact of internet-based crime. You will have the opportunity to grow your career

with the company in a very exciting industry.

On top of a competitive salary in line with your experience, you’ll have the opportunity to work

alongside an experienced and collaborative international finance team in a fast-growing cyber

security business.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of finance operations in the US and play a key role within

a growing international finance function while working closely with senior leadership and

supporting the continued growth of an international organisation.

We’re a committed team of professionals from diverse backgrounds — software, data, security,

sales and more. We all come together with a real passion for technology and a drive to make a

difference.

You’ll be challenged with interesting projects that will help broaden your experience across

financial accounting, reporting, and international finance operations. You’ll be a key member of

the team, directly contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

● Screening Call with our Talent Manager

● Interview with line manager and senior management

● Offer and onboarding