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Head of Finance
London (Hybrid)
We're working with a venture-backed AI software business that is helping some of the world's largest organisations make better decisions on complex, high-value projects.
Following a period of significant growth, the company is looking to hire a commercially minded finance professional to become a key member of the leadership team. This is an opportunity to join a fast-scaling SaaS business where finance sits at the centre of strategic decision-making, working closely with senior stakeholders, investors, and department heads.
This role offers a broad remit across FP&A, financial control, group reporting, tax, audit, systems improvement, and team management. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping processes, driving commercial insight, and helping build a best-in-class finance function as the business continues to scale internationally.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Finance & FP&A
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
- Maintain and develop the group's integrated financial model.
- Deliver monthly performance reporting, KPI analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
- Support board reporting, fundraising initiatives, and investor communications.
- Partner with commercial teams to improve revenue reporting and business insight.
- Provide scenario modelling and strategic analysis to support key decisions.
- Drive automation and continuous improvement across reporting and planning processes.
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Financial Control & Reporting
- Lead the month-end close process across multiple international entities.
- Produce consolidated management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
- Own year-end reporting and statutory accounts preparation.
- Manage external auditors and coordinate annual audit processes.
- Ensure robust financial controls and governance frameworks are maintained and enhanced.
Tax & Compliance
- Oversee indirect and direct tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Manage relationships with external tax advisers.
- Support R&D incentive claims and international compliance requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive compliance calendar across the group.
Leadership & Development
- Manage and mentor a junior finance team member.
- Partner with senior business leaders to drive financial accountability.
- Champion AI adoption and process automation within finance.
- Support broader ESG and compliance reporting initiatives.
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Qualifications
We're keen to speak with qualified accountants (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) who combine strong technical accounting foundations with a commercial mindset.
You'll likely have:
- Experience within a SaaS, technology, or high-growth environment.
- Strong FP&A and financial modelling capability.
- Exposure to group consolidations and international entities.
- Experience managing audits and statutory reporting.
- A proactive approach to improving systems, processes, and controls.
- The confidence to partner with senior stakeholders and challenge constructively.
Why Apply?
- Join a genuinely innovative, AI-led technology business.
- High visibility role working directly with senior leadership.
- Broad exposure across commercial finance and controllership.
- Opportunity to influence growth strategy and business performance.
- Fast-paced scale-up environment with significant career progression potential.
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