Finance Business Partner

Valsoft Corporation is a company dedicated to acquiring and growing mission-critical software companies. They are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for their portfolio of companies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions and records
• Work closely with the Financial Controller to recruit, train, and develop the accounting team, ensuring high standards in financial management
• Generate monthly financial reports, analyse data, and provide ad hoc financial insights to support informed decision-making
• In collaboration with the group’s Managing Director, develop and maintain financial budgets and forecasts, providing insights and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives
• Manage cash flow to ensure liquidity, optimize the cash cycle, and enhance free cash-flow
• In collaboration with the Financial Controller – Portfolio, conduct assessments, identify gaps and opportunities for automation, make recommendations, and assist in implementing changes to improve financial systems and processes
• Collaborate with Managing Directors to assess and implement operational improvements
• Assist in tax optimization reviews; manage tax filing processes, handle audits, and ensure compliance with all relevant accounting and tax regulations
• Implement and uphold internal financial controls that secure our growth
• Assist in financial integration activities, including ERP system implementation, account mapping, and rollout of reporting requirements and governance standards
• Deploy the monthly reporting cadence, reviewing deliverables for data integrity, quality, and accuracy
• Identify discrepancies between acquired company accounting policies and Valsoft corporate policies, with the Finance Controller – Portfolio remediate discrepancies and implement go-forward reporting processes
• Support the forecasting of the first-year bottoms-up forecast in partnership with the acquired business
• Assist in preparing the purchase price allocations and ensure completeness and accuracy of opening balance sheet accounting

Requirements:

• A qualified financial accountant (CPA) with a solid track record of results driven accomplishments
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role and having managed at a minimum one ERP integration
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards and advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including ERP systems
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Fluent in both French and English, both written and verbal is considered an asset