FINANCE HEAD

Job Description : FINANCE HEAD LONDON UK Open to International candidates Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Managing Director, supporting key commercial and operational decisions. Own and lead all aspects of the finance function, maintaining a hands?on approach across day?to?day finance operations. Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including commentary, variance analysis, and KPIs. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management to support business planning and growth ambitions. Oversee statutory accounts preparation and manage the year?end process with external accountants and auditors. Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and compliance across the business. Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting to support scalability. Manage and develop junior finance team members, providing guidance and leadership by example. Take ownership of working capital, cash management, and commercial insights to improve profitability. Support wider business initiatives, projects, and process improvements as part of the senior leadership team. ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant. Proven experience in a senior finance role within an SME or hands?on environment. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence non?finance stakeholders. Comfortable operating at both strategic and transactional levels. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge and support senior leadership. Advanced Excel skills and experience improving finance processes and controls.

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