Description:
This is a senior position with full responsibility for the UK finance team, overseeing multiple business units and working closely with group-level finance leadership. Managing a team of 8, you will take ownership of reporting, forecasting, controls and systems, while also contributing to broader strategy, process improvements and cross-functional projects.
You will work across a variety of business models with international stakeholders and support the implementation of best practices in line with group objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially savvy and hands-on leader looking to shape a finance function in a high-growth setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and manage the UK finance team (8 people), covering AP, AR, billing, reporting and internal controls
- Oversee the month-end close process, including journal entries, P&L review, cash flow forecasting and reconciliations
- Prepare and present budget forecasts, management accounts and variance analysis to senior stakeholders
- Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations
- Act as a key liaison for audit, tax and external advisory relationships
- Work closely with global finance colleagues to align processes, reporting and controls with wider group standards
- Support system improvements and help manage ERP and workflow platform integrations (for example SAP or similar)
- Collaborate with external finance providers where functions are partially outsourced (such as transaction processing or reconciliations)
- Provide commercial and operational support to other internal teams, including legal, people and project leads
- Assist with ad hoc projects, including international reporting, due diligence and strategic planning
What We Need to See
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience leading a finance function within a fast-paced, multi-entity organisation
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, controls and compliance in a UK context
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or equivalent)
- Excellent stakeholder management and team leadership skills